Nevada National Security Sites · 4 months ago
Principal Database Administrator (Prin Applications Analyst)
Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Database Administrator to manage Oracle databases and applications, execute migrations to Oracle Cloud, and ensure database performance and security.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Manage numerous Oracle RDBMS databases and Oracle e-Business Suite Applications on Linux and Microsoft Windows environments both on-prem and in the Oracle Cloud
Design, plan, and execute database migrations from on-premises environments to the Oracle/Microsoft Cloud
Monitor database health and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and issues
Research, plan, recommend, and implement patches, upgrades and installations for Oracle products, including quarterly CPU patches
Tune database environments to ensure performance and to meet service delivery expectations
Participate in the resolution of critical and complex design and implementation issues across projects
Ensure business continuity through design, implementation and testing of disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability
Administer and manage Oracle Fusion Applications across modules (ERP, HCM to name a few)
Maintain OCI tenancy, including compute, networking, storage, identity, and security
Monitor system health and performance using Oracle tools like Oracle Cloud Monitoring, Oracle Management Cloud, and APM
Collaborate with functional teams for system configuration, updates, and issue resolution
Manage SRs (Service Requests) with Oracle Support and follow through to resolution
Provide mentoring to less experienced DBAs
Perform other duties assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship is required for all positions
Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent computer-related experience with at least 8 years of relevant, progressively responsible experience
Minimum of 8 years Oracle experience with strong knowledge and experience on Oracle technology architecture including RAC, Grid Infrastructure, WebLogic, Oracle e-Business Suite, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Microsoft Sql Server
Proven communication, problem-solving and analytical abilities with limited information
Must be able to perform root cause analysis of problems, provide solutions and communicate clearly to customers and management
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail the ability to set clear priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in supporting 24/7 database production environments and be comfortable resolving support issues in stressful situations
Experience maintaining and patching Microsoft SQL Server
High degree of experience in supporting custom or packaged business applications in Oracle APEX/ORDS
Strong skills in shell scripting, PL/SQL and TSQL
Knowledge and understanding of patching, cloning, backup, and recovery of Fusion environments
The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday. (subject to change)
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,' and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.'
Preferred
Experience with Oracle Fusion Applications (OFA) and migrating databases to the Oracle Cloud is a plus
Experience w Microsoft Azure is a plus
Experience with PeopleSoft, Maximo, Sunflower Assets, Plateau Training applications is a plus
Experience with other database technologies (MongoDB, Postgres) is a plus
Knowledge of Java, J2EE, Web Services (SOAP), HTML, XML, SSL is a plus
Experience maintaining and patching Oracle Exadata
Experience using Rubrik backup and recovery software is plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
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Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.