Oracle Database Administrator

Onsite in Lakewood, CO

Our client supports mission-critical systems within a regulated enterprise environment, delivering reliable and secure database services that enable daily operations and long-term modernization efforts. This role supports systems where availability, security, and accuracy are essential to mission success.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, the applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $ to $35.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and uptime management for Oracle databases primarily on Windows with some Linux.
• Coordinate and execute installations, upgrades, updates, and patching in line with policies to minimize downtime.
• Monitor performance and tune databases and instances using metrics-driven analysis.
• Ensure data integrity and recoverability through appropriate solutions and robust backup and archive schedules.
• Implement and audit database security practices, remediate vulnerabilities, and conduct peer reviews.
• Serve as escalation point for database incidents, remove blockers, and coordinate timely resolution.
• Analyze problems from raw information and deliver well-reasoned technical solutions of moderate complexity.
• Plan and deliver database-related projects and milestones with site or team lead support.
• Develop, implement, and enforce DBA standards, policies, procedures, and configuration governance.
• Plan and implement database modernization initiatives and contribute to architecture decisions.
• Create and maintain clear documentation, runbooks, and knowledge artifacts.
• Support development and analytics teams with schema design, SQL optimization, and implementation guidance.
• Independently manage full lifecycle DBA responsibilities and track assigned projects.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a database administrator specializing in Oracle databases on Windows.
• Proficiency with core Oracle DBA functions including backups, recovery, security, and performance tuning.
• Experience performing installations, upgrades, and patch management for Oracle databases.
• Ability to monitor availability and maintain uptime across multiple systems.
• Demonstrated capability to implement and audit security best practices for Oracle databases.
• Experience supporting development and analytics with SQL troubleshooting and schema design.
• Strong organizational skills to manage independent workload and multiple projects.
• PL/SQL programming and troubleshooting (preferred).
• Experience with MS SQL Server and MySQL (preferred).
• Experience in a Federal Government environment (preferred).