Oracle Specialist Senior Database Administrator ? GPO DBA

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPENDING CONTRACT AWARDProvide tier-3 troubleshooting, configuration, and routine/urgent support for Oracle Database environments (including single-instance and clustered/RAC deployments), Oracle Grid, and Oracle RMAN, directly enabling operations across all federal business units.Manage and support Oracle database solutions including Data Guard, backup/recovery, schema management, patching, upgrades, High Availability/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) implementations, and application integration.Design and govern enterprise backup and restore strategies, conduct disaster recovery drills, and validate point-in-time recovery (PITR) procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity.Define and enforce database security policies, manage encryption configurations, maintain auditing protocols, and ensure compliance with GPO IT Security policies and standards.Respond to Requests for Change (RFCs) and incident tickets via the Government's ticketing system, managing request lifecycles from submission to closeout to minimize downtime and enhance service delivery.Resolve tickets according to operational SLAs.Serve as the incident command lead for Oracle database incidents, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures to reduce recurring issues.Lead or collaborate on Oracle database builds, upgrades, and application-integration efforts (including but not limited to integration with SharePoint, business systems, and legacy applications).Perform proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring.Provide database administration, development, and maintenance across on-premises servers and cloud environments as required.Develop and maintain PL/SQL scripts and automation to support database operations and maintenance tasks.Set patching cadence and risk controls; oversee the execution of patching cycles to maintain system stability and security compliance.Proactively address system errors and participate in after-hours activities as needed for business continuity.Deliver clear, actionable weekly reports that inform Government leadership and business units of ongoing activities, accomplishments, and risk/issues.Collaborate within and across division teams and communicate effectively with both IT and non-technical stakeholders, up to executive leadership.Support cross-platform database interoperability (including MS SQL, MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS Access) as needed.