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Note: This role would require relocating if not local to Huntsville, Alabama Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SME – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Brenton Anderson
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/ Overview
We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) SME to support mission-critical federal systems within secure, highly regulated environments.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for the full lifecycle administration, performance optimization, security hardening, and sustainment of large-scale Oracle database environments. Your work will directly support national security initiatives, operational readiness, and enterprise platform stability.
You will operate in a 24x7 mission environment, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams. Key Responsibilities Administer, monitor, and sustain Oracle database environments (10g, 11g, 12c) across Linux and Windows platforms
Perform database health checks, performance monitoring, and capacity planning
Apply patches and updates (CPU/PSU) using OPatch, including validation activities
Design and maintain backup and recovery strategies using RMAN (hot, cold, supplemental backups)
Support high-availability and disaster recovery architectures, including RAC and Data Guard
Execute database refreshes, clones, and migrations using Data Pump, SQL Loader, and scripting
Tune database and SQL performance using AWR, ADDM, SQL Tuning Advisor, and OEM
Implement and maintain database security, user roles, and access controls in compliance with DISA STIGs
Troubleshoot Tier III / Tier IV database issues related to performance, replication, security, and integration
Support application teams with database changes, releases, and runtime issue resolution
Develop and maintain UNIX/Linux shell scripts for automation and monitoring
Create and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, and disaster recovery runbooks
Operate within ITSM and change management frameworks (e.g., Remedy, JIRA or equivalent)
Support compliance requirements, security audits, and operational readiness reviews
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to remediate findings
Provide support for 24x7 systems, including on-call or rotational coverage as required Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance
10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise or federal environments
Strong hands-on experience administering Oracle databases (10g–12c) in production environments
Experience with performance tuning, backup/recovery, patching, and security hardening
Proficiency in UNIX/Linux environments and shell scripting for automation
Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD, DHS, or similar)
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
Experience supporting high-availability systems in mission-critical environments Work Environment Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours (with on-call rotation as required)
Secure facility with strict adherence to security protocols and compliance standards
24x7 mission environment supporting critical operational systems
Collaborative, fast-paced environment working across engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support: Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs Impact
This role provides the opportunity to support and sustain mission-critical database systems that directly enable national security operations, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in highly secure environments. Apply Today
Join a team where your expertise in Oracle database administration, performance tuning, and secure system operations directly contributes to mission success. The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.