[Remote] Database Administrator (Oracle & MS SQL Server)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Database Administrator to manage secure, high-availability Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments. The role is responsible for database installation, maintenance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, security hardening, and compliance for critical enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade multi-platform database environments (Oracle 19c/21c and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 through 2022) on both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including index rebuilds, statistics updates, tablespace management, and database consistency checks (DBCC)
• Manage database storage structures, forecasting capacity requirements and planning for physical storage expansion
• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies utilizing Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and native MS SQL Server backup utilities
• Configure and support high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Oracle Data Guard, Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups, and database mirroring
• Perform regular, documented disaster recovery drill testings to verify Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) are consistently met
• Monitor database health and performance using enterprise tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Cloud Control, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and SQL Server Profiler
• Analyze execution plans, write automated system scripts, and optimize complex SQL queries, PL/SQL, and T-SQL code to minimize system bottlenecks
• Implement database resource management practices to optimize memory allocation, CPU utilization, and I/O throughput across mixed transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads
• Implement security policies and access controls, ensuring strict adherence to the principle of least privilege
• Apply Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and database security checklists to harden database configurations
• Manage database encryption at rest (Transparent Data Encryption - TDE) and in transit, configure database auditing, and remediate vulnerability scan findings

Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator managing both Oracle and MS SQL Server database environments in an enterprise setting
• Proven experience configuring high-availability database solutions (AlwaysOn, RAC, Data Guard)
• Hands-on experience executing database backup, recovery, patching, and version upgrades
• Technical Skills:
• Expert proficiency in SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL scripting
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate administrative and monitoring tasks
• Deep understanding of database security standards, user management, and encryption protocols
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose complex system-level problems under pressure
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
• Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (or higher)
• GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• CCNA-Security
• * Work Status Allowable: U.S. citizenship
• * Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust or Favorably Adjudicated Secret Clearance
• Experience migrating databases from on-premises environments to secure cloud architectures (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Managed Instance)
• Familiarity with database virtualization technologies and containerized database systems (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment with integrated DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience administering PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL database platforms
• CompTIA Security+ CE (highly preferred)
• Oracle Database Administration Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) or legacy Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Server

Benefits

• Remote work
• Growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth

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