Senior Oracle Database Administrator

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting enterprise production databases. Experience must include administration of Oracle databases (11g, 12c, or higher), SQL and PL/SQL development, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational support in a multi-tiered environment. The individual mustdemonstratethe ability to support mission-critical systems and respond to operational issues in a 24x7 production environment.MINIMUM EDUCATION:ABachelor’s Degree in Computer Scienceor a related technical field isrequired. Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED: Minimum five (5) years of experience performing database administration duties, specializing in Oracle and SQL.• Extensive experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, includingdevelopmentof complex queries and database objects.• Deep knowledge of Oracle performance tuning, partitioning, indexing, and compression techniques.• Hands-on experience supporting large-scale, multi-tiered production database environments.• Experience with Oracle product troubleshooting and problem resolution.• Experience configuring and administering Oracle databases on Linux and UNIX platforms.• Experience with operating systems including Sun Solaris 10.0 or later and Red Hat Linux 6.x or later.• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.• Strong oral and written communication skills.TheU.S. Census Bureau (USCB)is the nation’s leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, theCensus Bureau isestablishingan enterpriseDatabase Center of Excellence (DCoE)to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.Census Bureau systemsoperate withina complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems, database technologies, and deployment models. This positionworks collaboratively with program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent, secure, and reliable database services across the enterprise.We are seeking aSenior Oracle Database Administratorto perform various activities to support the success of the team in providing quality IT services to USCB.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides senior-level Oracle database administration support for large, complex, production database environments.• Performs installation, configuration, upgrade, patching, monitoring, and maintenance of Oracle databases (11.x, 12.x, and higher).• Provides day-to-day operational support and maintenance for Oracle databases, including 24x7 production and on-call troubleshooting support.• Develops,maintains, and optimizes database objects usingOracle SQL and PL/SQL, including packages, procedures, functions, views, cursors, and complex business logic.• Conducts database performance tuning and optimization, including indexing strategies, partitioning, compression, and query optimization.• Manages Oracle storage usingOracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM)and supportsOracle Real Application Clusters (RAC)configurations.• Supports database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities to ensure data integrity and availability.• Troubleshoots Oracle product issues and performs root cause analysis and resolution of database-related incidents.• Configures and supports Oracle databases running onLinux (12c or higher)and UNIX-based operating systems.• Supports spatial data management and analysis usingOracle Spatial and Graph, including physical, network, and social graph data models.• Works directly with onsite and offsite customers to gather requirements, analyze needs, and implement database solutions.• Documents database configurations, standards, procedures, and operational activitiesin accordance withenterprise andDCoEstandards.• Works independently while coordinating with application teams, system administrators, and cybersecurity personnel to support mission operations.We are seeking aSenior Oracle Database Administratorto perform various activities to support the success of the team in providing quality IT services to USCB.TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.Apply now to explore jobs with us!The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond 'STOP'.As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Location: Suitland, MDType of environment: OfficeNoise level: LowWork schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.Amount of Travel: Less than 10%PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCEU.S. CitizenshipClearance: Public Trust - Moderate RiskOTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIn order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Created: 2026-01-19