Senior Database Administrator (Oracle) - Remote
Description ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. Our Health Engineering Solutions team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a seasoned Database Administrator who will be a key driver to make this happen. In this position, you will be part of the team building best in class health care reporting service. Learn and grow using Azure Infrastructure, DevSecOps, Agile Scrum, incremental delivery philosophy with highly supportive peers constantly sharing subject matter expertise. Our core work hours are 10am - 4pm Eastern Time with the option to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone. Responsibilities:
- Automate database management tasks using shell scripts, Github Actions
- Use Infrastructure as Code to build and manage Azure resources
- Facilitate brainstorming meetings with development team to review, analyze, and assess business systems and needs
- In charge of database backup and recovery methods, database access security and integrity, logical data storage design, and data storage administration
- Assists in the selection of a database management system and the maintenance of database performance
- Participate in continuous process improvement
- Coordinate configure and maintain security controls with the security engineer
- Make recommendations for system architecture per Oracle best practices
- Proactively monitor maintenance tasks, troubleshoot failed processes, and address issues as soon as possible
- Troubleshoot application connectivity and poor performance
- In charge of query tuning
- In charge of database migrations and server updates
- Work on DevOps team tickets when there is no SQL specific work to do. This includes writing and maintaining Github Actions, Terraform IaC and other technologies based on business needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of experience with Oracle SQL queries and SQL tools
- 5+ years of experience in Oracle database design, implementation, and conversion
- 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform preferred)
- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.)
- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required due to federal clearance requirement
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Candidate must have resided in the United States (U.S.) for at least 3 of the last 5 years
Professional Skills:
- Familiarity with relational and dimensional data modelling
- Knowledge of PowerShell and Unix shell scripting
- Solid mathematics and statistical skills
- In-depth understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring requirements
- Federal Government contracting work experience
- Expertise working as part of a dynamic, interactive Agile team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections. #DMX-HES Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimin