Junior Database Administrator
Halvik Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The role involves administering Oracle 19c high availability databases, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance monitoring. The administrator will also collaborate with developers and system administrators to ensure data integrity, security, and system maintainability.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. A minimum of 4 years of experience in Oracle database administration and writing SQL queries is required.
Benefits
Full description
Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!
Position Overview
NASA SEWP is seeking a junior-level database administration to support a robust database as a vital element of the Java web applications and is responsible for database maintenance and security measures. Their duties include monitoring software to combat potential security breaches, creating accounts, and preserving data integrity. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our team of developers, database, and systems administrators supporting the NASA SEWP Program Management Office, a multi-award government acquisition contract focused on commercial IT products and product-based services.
Core Responsibilities
- Assists in the administration of Oracle 19c high availability and disaster recovery databases, including the installation, configuration, and patching.
- Assists in the creation of tables, indexes, triggers, account management, and other DB related objects.
- Support near zero downtime database patching and upgrades.
- Support system level and database maintenances.
- Maintains data dictionary information.
- Assists in creating and maintaining DB scripts and documentation.
- Plan and coordinate security requirements alongside senior DBA and systems administrators.
- Monitors DB performance, logs, disk space and bottlenecks.
- Perform SQL code review and analysis.
- Build and execute ad-hoc queries upon request.
- Adhere to project schedules and proactively resolve or escalate issues to management
- Document the system, component and interface designs and requirements to ensure future maintainability.
- Collaborate with application developers, database and systems administrators, content management and internal stakeholders
- Participate in the maintenance and deployment of projects, providing support outside normal core business hours or nights and weekends
- Provide Level II customer support via phone, e-mail and ServiceNow, supporting our customer and IT service ticketing system.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
- Required: 4+ years of Oracle database administration experience
- Required: 4+ years of experience writing SQL queries for Oracle databases
- Preferred: Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
- Preferred: Experience with Toad and Cloud Control/Grid Control
Preferred Expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fundamentals of SQL and PL/SQL
- Database table, index, and constraint creation
Privacy Policy – Halvik Corp
Halvik offers a competitive full benefits package including:
Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
401(k) with company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
Tuition Assistance
Charitable Contribution matching
Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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