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As an Oracle Database Administrator, you will support the administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of Oracle database environments supporting mission-critical Army business systems and web-based applications. You will be responsible for database installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery operations, schema development, and support of integrated web applications. In this role, you will collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and government stakeholders to ensure the availability, integrity, security, and performance of enterprise databases and associated systems. You will also support cybersecurity compliance requirements, patch management activities, and documentation efforts necessary to maintain secure and reliable operations.

In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Empower AI's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

This position is located in St. Louis, Missouri; relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available. An active Secret clearance is required or must be obtained.

Highlights of Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Oracle database environments, ensuring system availability, performance, security, and data integrity.
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Oracle database systems and related software components.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize database schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, PL/SQL code, and queries supporting enterprise applications.
• Perform database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity operations to ensure data availability.
• Analyze database performance, query execution plans, indexing strategies, and system resource utilization to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Support the development and maintenance of data-driven web applications and web services that interface with Oracle databases.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to gather requirements, design database solutions, and implement application enhancements.
• Establish and maintain database documentation, data dictionaries, database standards, and configuration baselines.
• Monitor database storage allocation, file structures, access methods, and data access controls to optimize performance and usability.
• Develop and implement database security measures, audit procedures, role-based access controls, and data protection strategies.
• Troubleshoot database connectivity, application integration, and data-processing issues across Windows and web-based environments.
• Create reports, dashboards, and data analysis products to support operational and business requirements.
• Support software testing, application deployments, and database migrations in development, test, and production environments.
• Utilize database administration and monitoring tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, TOAD, or equivalent tools to manage database operations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and training materials related to databases and associated applications.
• Coordinate with system administrators and cybersecurity personnel to support patch compliance, vulnerability remediation, and secure database operations.
• Support RMF, STIG, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance activities as required to maintain authorized systems.

Requirements:

Current/active Secret clearance or must be obtained. Active Secret highly preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for education.

Security+ certification required.

Minimum of 2 years of experience administering Oracle and/or SQL database environments, database development, application support, and related information technology disciplines..

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting for long periods
• Standing for long periods
• Ambulate throughout an office
• Ambulate between several buildings
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required
• Travel by land or air transportation 25 %

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If hired for this position, the base salary range would be within the range provided. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to work location, skills, experience, gov con contractual requirements, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Empower AI's total compensation package for employees.