Senior FedRAMP DBA

Company DescriptionIFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.Job DescriptionThe Database Administrator (DBA) within the CCOE Database Services Team is responsible for the design, availability, performance, security, compliance, automation, and ongoing support of IFS cloud database platforms. The role serves as the technical authority for database services, providing escalation support, driving operational excellence, ensuring FedRAMP compliance, and building automated, scalable database solutions that support IFS Cloud customers.This position partners closely with Unified Support, R&D, Solution Architects, Security, Networking, Automation, and Cloud Operations teams to deliver highly available, secure, and resilient database services while continuously improving platform capabilities and customer experience.This role supports U.S. federal government cloud environments and is subject to customer security and compliance requirements. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must be willing and eligible to undergo a background investigation (including a Public Trust or equivalent screening) if required by the customer. Certain assignments may require U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or eligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, depending on customer, contractual, or regulatory requirements.QualificationsDatabase Platform OwnershipOwn the design, implementation, support, availability, security, and performance of mission-critical database platforms supporting IFS Cloud.Act as senior DBA escalation point for complex customer and platform issues.Design and document operational processes used by Unified Support teams.Collaborate with R&D to improve database architecture and future product releases.Deliver database expertise to both cloud and on-premises customers.Oracle Database AdministrationAdminister and support Oracle 19c+ environments on Linux.Manage Oracle RAC, ASM, Exadata (View email address on click.appcast.io / Exadata View email address on click.appcast.io), Data Guard, GoldenGate, RMAN, OEM, and Oracle multitenant (CDB/PDB) environments.Perform database upgrades, patching, cloning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery testing.Troubleshoot complex database performance issues using AWR, ASH, ADDM, TKPROF, tracing, and OEM tools.FedRAMP Compliance & SecurityEnsure database environments comply with FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 controls.Maintain audit evidence, POA&M documentation, compliance artifacts, and configuration baselines.Support annual assessments, ATO activities, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), and auditor reviews.Coordinate remediation activities with Security and ISSO teams.Security HardeningImplement and maintain Oracle STIG and CIS Benchmark hardening standards.Configure Oracle Unified Auditing aligned to NIST controls.Administer encryption technologies including:Oracle TDENetwork Encryption / TLSBackup encryptionManage privileged access through PAM tooling such as Azure PIM.Enforce MFA and least-privilege access principles.Support emergency access procedures and audit logging requirements.Vulnerability & Patch ManagementRespond to security vulnerabilities within FedRAMP remediation timelines.Coordinate Oracle Quarterly Patching (CPU/PSU).Maintain compliant change management records and evidence.Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities.Incident Response & Compliance InvestigationsParticipate in security incident investigations.Perform database forensics, audit trail preservation, and evidence collection.Support US-CERT/CISA reporting requirements where applicable.Participate in tabletop exercises and incident response planning.Backup, Recovery & Disaster RecoveryDesign and support enterprise backup and recovery solutions.Ensure DR solutions satisfy both business and FedRAMP requirements.Regularly validate recovery procedures and disaster recovery testing.Maintain recovery documentation and SSP compliance artifacts.Monitoring & AvailabilityImplement monitoring frameworks and alerting solutions.Support monitoring platforms including Nagios, Prometheus, ELK, OEM, and Azure-native tools.Design operational processes to maintain database availability and platform reliability.Automation & ToolingDrive automation initiatives across database administration activities.Develop Bash scripting and automation solutions to reduce operational overhead.Collaborate with DevOps and Automation teams on CI/CD and infrastructure automation initiatives.Improve platform reliability through engineering-led automation and standardization.Knowledge SharingDeliver training and DBA knowledge transfer sessions.Support technical upskilling across internal support and operations teams.Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks.Required Technical SkillsOracle Database ExpertiseOracle 19c+ administrationRAC / ASMOracle Exadata (EXACC / View email address on click.appcast.io)GoldenGate CDCData GuardRMAN backup & recoveryOEMPerformance tuningDatabase cloning and migrationsLinux administration and Bash scriptingAdditional Database PlatformsExperience supporting at least one of:Azure SQL DatabaseMicrosoft SQL ServerPostgreSQLMongoDBCloud & InfrastructureAzure, AWS, or GCPKubernetes (AKS)WebLogicOracle / Apache ServerDevOps and CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)Security & ComplianceFedRAMPNIST 800-53 Rev 5Oracle STIG / CIS hardeningOracle Unified AuditingTDE and network encryptionAzure Government (MAG)PAM (Azure PIM)MFA enforcementCompliance reporting and POA&M managementExperience RequirementsMandatory6+ years Oracle DBA experience in enterprise or cloud environments.2+ years supporting an additional database platform.3+ years automating tasks through shell scripting.Experience operating in regulated environments (FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.).Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or similar ITSM platforms.Additional InformationWhat We're Offering:Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401K with Company contribution Flexible spending accounts Life insurance and disability benefits Tuition assistance Community involvement and volunteering eventsWe embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity EmployerSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Computer Software