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Mettle

Laravel Engineer (Remote)

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Axos Bank

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Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not available. Responsibilities * Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases * Perform performance ...

Axos Bank

Sr. Database Administrator

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not available. Responsibilities * Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases * Perform performance ...

Axos Bank

Sr. Database Administrator

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $145K/yr

San Diego, CA Irvine, CA Los Angeles, CA Centennial, CO Las Vegas, NV Remote or Hybrid is not available. Responsibilities * Administer, monitor and maintain SQL Server databases * Perform performance ...

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Oracle Database Administrator - REMOTE - Secret Clearance Required

Akima, LLC

Port Hueneme, CA • On-site, Remote

$125K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Akima rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 446 rated engineering

Job description

Systems Intelligence is looking for an Oracle Database Administrator to work in Port Hueneme, CA. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Administers and controls the activities related to data planning. Develops and establishes policies and procedures pertaining to management, security, maintenance, and utilization of database. Advises management on database concepts and functional capabilities. Performs backup and recovery on Database Management Systems. Configures database parameters, and prototypes designs against logical data models. Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements. Installs and upgrades the database server and application tools. May plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database.
Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day monitoring and addressing of issues in Oracle databases in various environments i.e., Dev, Test, Acceptance and Production.
  • Working with App Admins and Developers to address issues to support the application.
  • Linux Shell scripting/automation of routine tasks.
  • Support Oracle standby databases.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Grid Control to automate jobs.
  • Create materialized views to support applications.
  • Promote code from DEV/TEST to Acceptance to Production environments.
  • Build new databases, perform database upgrades and apply oracle patches.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues as they arise.
  • Backup Databases using RMAN and CommVault tools.
  • Restore databases via RMAN and/or NetApp Snapshots.

Qualifications
  • General Experience: 5 years of experience as an Oracle DBA in an operations environment. Preference for experience in management, maintenance, and sustainment of an Oracle version 19c or greater database environments. Preference for experience including hands-on administration of Oracle databases in a production environment.
  • Specialized Experience: Certifications in CompTIA Security+ (or government approved IT Security Certification e.g. CISSP) and Oracle Certified Associate (or above). Areas of significant importance: Understand IT operations environment and follow operations protocols, is used to monitor alerts on a daily basis and react to address issues, be able to carry out routine oracle database functions, be able to trouble-shoot common database issues, be able to write and update basic sql scripts, is well versed in Linux/Unix scripting, have worked with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) tool and Database backup and recovery tool (RMAN), have used CommVault tool, have had experience in Database security, is comfortable with taking charge of specific task teams, can communicate well verbally and in writing, have interfaced with customers on a regular basis, be able to work off hours particularly on some Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, and when situation calls for on other days, be available for one-week on-call duty on a rotational basis every few weeks.
  • Required to be U.S. citizen and must be able to maintain Secret clearance eligibility.
  • Preferred: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution.

Job ID
2026-24266
Work Type
Remote
Pay Range
$125,000 - $155,000
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Systems Intelligence, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Systems Intelligence, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Systems Intelligence provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Systems Intelligence delivers innovative information technology solutions that evolve and modernize IT infrastructures.
As a Systems Intelligence employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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