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Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

ID
2025-2555
Active Clearance Required
Public Trust
Citizenship Required
Yes
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

In anticipation of a contract award, Tantus Technologies, Inc. (Tantus) - recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace - is looking for a Senior Oracle Database Administrator.  

 

*Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder eligible to obtain a Public Trust.*

What You'll Do

  • Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle databases (standalone and multitenant on Linux in cloud environments), ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance with federal security standards.

  • Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and security updates, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).

  • Manage database backup, recovery, and replication using RMAN, Data Guard, Cohesity, and Oracle GoldenGate.

  • Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning to support mission-critical applications.

  • Maintain database accounts, roles, privileges, and ensure data integrity and security.

  • Provide support for development, test, and production environments, including data refreshes, release support, and integration with COTS and NIH enterprise systems.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain database SOPs, documentation, and change management processes.

  • Support NICHD’s Data Mart, including schema updates, stored procedures, external data integration, and optimization for reporting tools (Power BI, Qlik).

  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to resolve database-related issues and support system modernization initiatives.

Required Knowledge and Skills

  • With more than 10 years of experience in conducting Oracle database administration. 
  • Extensive experience in administering Oracle database in standalone and multitenant architecture on Windows/Linux/Unix on premise and in cloud environments. 
  • Extensive experience in Oracle data guard implementation, RMAN backups, export/import, GoldenGate setup and configuration, and job scheduling and monitoring. 
  • Strong SQL and PL/SQL, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills 
  • Experience with Oracle client 
  • Experiences with Oracle version 19c, Oracle on Linux, and MySQL on Ubuntu are preferred 

Abilities

  • Administer, secure, and optimize Oracle databases in cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and compliance with federal standards.

  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and tune database performance, backups, and replication using RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate, and related tools.

  • Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and security teams to integrate databases with enterprise applications and support modernization initiatives.

  • Develop and maintain SOPs, documentation, and access controls to safeguard sensitive data and meet FISMA/NIST compliance requirements.

Nice to Haves

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Salary Range

  • The target salary is $125,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.

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Why Tantus? We Provide:


  • Competitive total compensation package reflective of the expected contributions you will make to the organization.
  • A workplace culture that supports balancing great work with a great life.
  • A continuous learning environment investing $3,000 annually in your professional development and training.
  • A strong career development and advancement program.
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision programs.
  • A Fidelity-managed 401(k) plan with 3% company match.
  • 15 days of PTO annually and 11 paid federal holidays.
  • Corporate and team social events.
  • Community engagement activities to give back by volunteering.
  • Discretionary quarterly bonuses for above and beyond contributions and outstanding performance.



About Us

Tantus is an IT development and management consulting firm helping federal programs become more successful, cost-effective, and mission-focused through program management oversight and system development and implementation. Our people are committed to making our world better by delivering solutions to improve the effectiveness of government services and citizen experience. Tantus is Latin for “so great” or “so much” – we strive to put great things into everything we do.

As part of the employment process at Tantus, all successful job applicants must undergo a background investigation. This may include a pre-employment drug screening and/or a credit check for certain positions within our organization.

Tantus Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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