Start searching
Back to Jobs
RemoteTechnology

Senior Oracle DBA

GovCIOWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 10, 2026

Why this role stands out

This remote Senior Oracle DBA role at GovCIO offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in enterprise Oracle environments, with a competitive salary of $125,000 - $140,000 yearly. You'll thrive by architecting, maintaining, and optimizing critical Oracle systems, contributing to mission success while enjoying significant professional growth. Apply now to join a reputable organization and make a substantial impact.

Quick overview

Salary$125k - $140k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeRemote
LocationWashington, DC, United States
Posted2 weeks ago
MariaDBMySQLOraclePL/SQLSQLBashPostgreSQLPowerShell

Job description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Oracle DBA to provide expert-level database administration support across enterprise Oracle environments . This position will be located in Washington, D.C. and will be a remote position.
Responsibilities
The Senior Oracle DBA provides expert-level database administration support across enterprise Oracle environments. This role ensures optimal performance, availability, security, and reliability of mission-critical Oracle systems. The Senior Oracle DBA will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) across Oracle technologies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, Oracle RAC, ASM, and standalone Oracle instances.
  • Implement and manage Oracle RMAN backup and recovery strategies.
  • Develop and optimize PL/SQL packages, procedures, triggers, and functions.
  • Oversee HA/DR environments such as Oracle Data Guard and other replication technologies.
  • Perform database migrations, upgrades, patching cycles, and performance tuning.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex database issues across production and non-production environments.
  • Participate in capacity planning, data modeling, and application support to ensure optimal integration.
  • Ensure security compliance, access control, auditing, and configuration hardening.
  • Collaborate across development, infrastructure, and operations teams; provide mentorship to junior DBAs.
  • Prepare and deliver technical documentation, operational runbooks, and status reports.

Qualifications
Bachelor's with 8 years in Oracle DBA experience in enterprise environments. (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills and Experience
  • Expertise across SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN, Oracle Grid, Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access.
  • Proven ability to design, deploy, and maintain standalone and clustered Oracle systems.
  • Strong experience with scripting: Bash, PowerShell, SQL scripting.
  • Demonstrated success implementing HA and DR capabilities.
  • Effective communicator able to work independently and collaboratively.

Clearance Required: Must be able to attain and maintain a GPO Public Trust
Preferred Certifications
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
  • Oracle Certified Master (OCM)

Posted Salary Range
USD $125,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

Similar jobs

Apply