Database Administrator

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We are recruiting for a Database Administrator to work as part of the overall DBA team to determine, implement, and maintain the most efficient ways to organize and store data.  

• Participating in leading the design, development, and administration of Oracle 19c databases
• Designing and developing database code for ETL of data from multiple sources
• Conducting performance tuning and forecasting system scalability
• Recommending appropriate procedure, query, or package changes and optimizations to ensure and improve system performance and reliability
• Installing and configuring database environments
• Performing database backups and restores
• Managing, monitoring, and administering of Oracle database systems
• Participating in server and storage capacity management and planning
• Providing technical support in the evaluation of database systems and database design
• Recommending and implementing approved process and tool improvements

• Active TS/SCI  clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob
• Significant experience with Oracle 19c+ architecture and database design, and related Oracle technologies (Partitioning, Encryption, Pluggable Database, etc.) on Linux systems
• Significant Oracle Exadata and PL/SQL developer experience
• Oracle Label Security (OLS) experience
• Significant experience and knowledge in methodologies to improve database query performance.
• Ability to work with multiple teams to enhance their code and improve performance.
• Significant experience in the optimization of database environments
• Strong understanding of high-availability solutions, architecture, backup methodologies and their implementation (RMAN, Data Guard)
• Experience managing and tuning very large databases (terabytes and petabytes) and with automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy with strong documentation skills.

• Experience with Oracle Exadata
• Experience with PostgreSQL architecture, database design, administration, and related technologies.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Technology
• Oracle OCP or OCM certification(s)
• Linux experience as relevant to database O&M
• Knowledge of multiple data-storage technologies
• Ability to work with multiple teams to enhance their code and improve performance

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.