Job Description
Database Administrator Journeyman (Must be a U.S. Citizen) - USDA
PBG - 2.3
Washington, DC Job Details 4 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications Data integrity assurance Database backup and recovery System performance optimization Data recovery Database security hardening Server backup and recovery Weblogic Database security management Database server management Data integrity and documentation Data backup System tuning RHEL System performance monitoring Full Job Description PBG delivers mission-focused solutions that eliminate inefficiency and power transformation for federal agencies requiring agility, security, and impact. Citizenship:
U.S. Citizenship Required Position Summary The Journeyman Database Administrator (DBA) is a designated role responsible for administering, maintaining, and securing Oracle Database and WebLogic platforms that support a federal agency's grants management application portfolio. Working fully remotely, this role ensures database availability, integrity, security compliance, and recoverability across production and non-production environments. The Journeyman DBA works under the guidance of the project manager and in close collaboration with the system engineering and development teams, ITSD management, and the government Data Infrastructure Services Center (DISC) to execute patching, backups, configuration management, and disaster recovery activities consistent with a 95% application availability target. Key Responsibilities Administer Oracle Database 19c, Oracle WebLogic 12c, and Oracle Forms/Reports instances across all production and non-production environments; maintain platform stability and availability during service hours (6:00 AM-7:00 PM ET). Apply Oracle critical security patches (CPU, out-of-band, zero-day) within 15 days of release; apply medium and high vulnerability patches within 30 days of initial DISC report; publish monthly patch compliance reports. Execute scheduled and on-demand database backups for all production and selected non-production environments; support recoverability procedures with a target of zero data loss. Monitor database and WebLogic platform performance; perform basic tuning activities and escalate complex performance issues to senior technical staff. Manage user accounts and access credentials across Oracle-based applications; provide copies of key account passwords to ITSD management per security policy; conduct periodic account audits. Perform configuration management for Oracle Database and WebLogic platforms under ITSD change management governance; document all changes in the NIFA work tracking tool. Support IT System Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities and execute assigned Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) items in collaboration with agency security operations. Participate in contingency planning and disaster recovery (COOP) exercises; maintain and update DR documentation, recovery scripts, and backup procedures. Maintain comprehensive DBA documentation:
environment descriptions, patch levels, access controls, schema dictionaries, startup/shutdown procedures, backup/recovery scripts, and routine operation logs. Respond to production database failures as a top priority, including off-hours support as required; contribute to service desk ticket resolution for database-related issues within SLA targets. Publish monthly security and vulnerability patch reports covering all production and non-production servers and instances. Support Transition-In knowledge acquisition and Transition-Out knowledge transfer activities. Required Qualifications (aligned to PWS Section 7.3) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant database administration experience. Minimum 2 years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience; up to 4 years for this Journeyman level band. Demonstrated competency in:
Database Management, Backup and Recovery, Performance Management and Tuning, and Web-specific Technology. Demonstrated competency in:
Database Security, Data Integrity, and Data Availability. Working knowledge of Oracle Database 19c administration in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) environment. Familiarity with Oracle WebLogic 12c and Oracle Forms/Reports in a production environment. Active U.S. Public Trust Moderate Risk investigation or ability to obtain one; higher designation may apply. S. Citizenship required. Ability to complete annual federal ISA and ROB mandatory training at contractor's expense. Preferred Qualifications Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) certification or progress toward Oracle Certified Professional (OCP). Experience with MySQL database administration in a RHEL 8 environment. Familiarity with JBoss EAP, Apache Tomcat, and RHEL 8 server environments. Exposure to FISMA compliance requirements, NIST security controls, or federal IT security frameworks. Familiarity with Oracle APEX, Oracle ORDS, or Talend ETL. Experience with Git, Subversion, JIRA, or Confluence for change tracking and documentation. #WHYPBG We have successfully built a company culture based on our single most important asset - our employees. At PBG we are passionate about employee engagement and make it our business to provide our employees a range of challenging and rewarding opportunities that align with business strategy, promote team work and inspire innovation. A job is where you are spending most of your day, so PBG believes in making it a fun, collaborative and productive environment. We want our employees to have the opportunity to grow and be part of a company that is making a lasting contribution to our customers. Benefits:
401K Retirement Plan Medical Plan options with significant financial investments from PBG Prescription benefit plan Dental and Vision coverage Employee Assistance Program Short term / Long-term disability Supplemental group life and AD&D options Yearly Bonuses Generous Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays Career/Professional Development Program Spot Bonus Program Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
PBG is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on legally protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. PBG complies with all laws regarding non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates Disclaimer:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job functions but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required by the job incumbent. Nothing in the herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
