Senior Oracle Database Administrator

North Point Technology

Washington DC, US

RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced Oracle DBAs with a background in federal or large enterprise environments who can manage hybrid on-prem and cloud systems and mentor junior staff.

Best fit for

Candidates with 8+ years of Oracle DBA experience and a history in federal or large enterprise support
— “8+ years of Oracle database administration experience”
Individuals skilled in Oracle Grid, RMAN, and HA/DR with a track record of leading patching cycles
— “Lead patching cycles, software installs, and server maintenance”
Professionals who can bridge Oracle and other database technologies like SQL Server and PostgreSQL
— “Working knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access”

Things to consider

Requires after-hours availability for patching and reboots despite primarily remote work
— “Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots”
Candidates must be prepared to provide a federal security clearance if required
— “For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in HA/DR design and point-in-time recovery scenarios
— “Design and test HA/DR and point-in-time recovery”
Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot both database and application-level issues
— “Troubleshoot database and application-level issues, including SharePoint integrations”
Demonstrate your capacity to manage and mentor mid-level DBAs effectively
— “Mentor the mid-level Oracle DBA and deliver weekly activity reports”
Showcase your experience with Oracle Grid and RMAN in your resume and interview answers
— “Administer and maintain Oracle databases, including Oracle Grid and RMAN backup and recovery”
Include specific examples of performance tuning at the optimizer and storage levels
— “Tune performance at the optimizer and storage level”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful patching cycles
optimized database performance
reliable system health monitoring

Typical background

database administrationoracle dba

Skills & requirements

Required

Oracle Database AdministrationPl/sqlSql ServerPostgreSQLMySQLMariadbMs Access

Preferred

Oci ExperienceFederal Support Background

Stack & domain

Oracle GridRMANPl/sqlHa/drSQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQLMariadbMS AccessOracle Certification (OCP Or OCM)Database Administration

About the role

Original posting from North Point Technology via Greenhouse

Senior Oracle Database Administrator
Location: Remote (U.S.). Supports the U.S. Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC
Type: Full-time, contingent on contract award. Anticipated start: November 16, 2026
Hours: 8 hours/day within 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM ET. Periodic scheduled after-hours work for patching and reboots
North Point Technology is hiring a Senior Oracle DBA to support enterprise database operations at the Government Publishing Office. You will own the health, performance, and availability of GPO's Oracle environment across on-prem and cloud systems.
What you'll do:
Administer and maintain Oracle databases, including Oracle Grid and RMAN backup and recovery
Lead patching cycles, software installs, and server maintenance
Design and test HA/DR and point-in-time recovery
Tune performance at the optimizer and storage level
Troubleshoot database and application-level issues, including SharePoint integrations
Work RFCs and ServiceNow tickets from submission to closeout within SLAs
Monitor capacity and system health with Idera and SolarWinds
Mentor the mid-level Oracle DBA and deliver weekly activity reports
What you need:
8+ years of Oracle database administration experience
Hands-on experience with Oracle Grid, RMAN, PL/SQL, and HA/DR
Working knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access
Experience creating and managing standalone Oracle databases
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with technical staff and management
Preferred:
Oracle certification (OCP or OCM)
OCI experience
Federal or large enterprise support background
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

Source: North Point Technology careers (Greenhouse)