Database Administrator (Oracle/SQL)

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Job Title

Database Administrator (Oracle/SQL)

Location

Little Rock, AR 72201- Local Only

Duration

7+ Months

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Interview Mode

Onsite Only

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to develop, manage, maintain, and support enterprise application databases. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Oracle database administration, Oracle RAC, SQL Server, database design, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and database security.

The candidate will work closely with application development and support teams to maintain database environments, improve system performance, support application modernization initiatives, and ensure database availability, integrity, and security.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Oracle database administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Manage Oracle RAC and single-instance database environments.
• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot database performance and application-related database issues.
• Manage database security, user access, data integrity, and storage requirements.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and apply patches to Oracle databases and related applications.
• Administer Oracle and SQL Server database environments.
• Develop and maintain database objects, including tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and packages.
• Support application development teams with database design, data modeling, and SQL/PLSQL development.
• Maintain database documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist with application releases, testing, version control, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements.
• Support database environments running on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Work within Agile and DevOps methodologies to support continuous improvement and application modernization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of database administration experience.
• 5+ years of database design experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Oracle RAC experience.
• 5+ years of SQL Server experience.
• 7+ years of experience in database backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
• 5+ years of experience with database access security and data integrity.
• 5+ years of Linux and Windows server administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle database architecture, storage management, and database optimization.
• Experience with Oracle DataGuard, RMAN, database backup, and recovery procedures.
• Experience developing and debugging stored procedures, database packages, views, and PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of database administration, development methodologies, change management, and version control.
• Experience supporting application development lifecycle and software releases.
• Knowledge of cloud database technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PostgreSQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon Aurora.
• Experience with Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Crystal Reports, and Jasper Reports.
• Knowledge of Business Intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, .NET Framework, XML, JSON, C, C++, Pro*C, and Perl.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design and legacy application modernization.
• Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Relevant technical certifications are highly desirable.

If you are interested, feel free to reach out to me directly at paula.scott@honorvettech.com