Principal Oracle Database Administrator

Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient. 

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.

Job Title: Principal Oracle Database Administrator

Primary Work Location*: Huntsville, AL

Workdays: Monday through Friday, full-time onsite
(Note: Telework or alternate work locations are not available for this position.)

Work Hours: 8 hours per day, with start times between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
(Occasional weekend support may be required for installations and upgrades.)

Position Summary
Everfox stands as one of the world's leading private cybersecurity software and professional services companies. We are seeking a Principal Oracle Database Administrator to join our dynamic and growing professional services engineering team. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to a single customer, navigating both the rewarding and challenging aspects of this position.

Your responsibilities will include independently troubleshooting and resolving a variety of database issues. While you will have the support of an experienced DBA team, we are looking for a self-starter who can effectively manage multiple tasks and maintain proactive, clear communication with both the customer and Everfox management.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of supporting medium-to-large-scale Oracle databases. This position is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role that values initiative, collaboration, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities
At Everfox, we believe in transparency and providing a clear understanding of our roles. Below are the key tasks you'll be responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the RHEL 8.x OS supporting Oracle Database software in physical and virtualized environments.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting pluggable and containerized Oracle 19c Databases in physical and virtualized environments.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Oracle Data Guard, Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Exadata systems.
• Oracle RAC Administration: Configure, manage, and maintain Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) for high availability and scalability in multi-node environments.
• Exadata Administration: Configure, manage, and optimize Oracle Exadata systems to maximize performance, storage efficiency, and database availability.
• Oracle Data Guard Administration: Set up, manage, and monitor Oracle Data Guard environments, including Physical Standby, Logical Standby, and Snapshot Standby configurations.
• Perform switchover and failover procedures for both RAC and Data Guard environments to ensure minimal downtime and continuity of services.
• Implement and maintain Data Guard Broker for simplified management and monitoring of Data Guard configurations.
• Optimize the performance and synchronization of Data Guard databases, ensuring minimal data loss in case of failure.
• Utilize RMAN (Recovery Manager) to perform backups and restore operations for both primary and standby databases.
• Monitor Oracle RAC environments for database performance, including interconnect configurations, and manage failover scenarios.
• Manage shared storage solutions, including ASM (Automatic Storage Management) in both RAC and Exadata environments.
• Troubleshoot issues in RAC and Exadata environments, including network latency, performance bottlenecks, and replication inconsistencies.
• Configure backup and recovery strategies in a RAC and Data Guard setup using RMAN to ensure data integrity and consistency across all nodes.
• Ensure high availability of databases across RAC clusters and Exadata configurations, providing solutions for quick recovery during system failures.
• Collaborate with network and storage teams to configure and manage the infrastructure required for RAC, Exadata, and Data Guard deployments.
• Document and maintain procedures for Data Guard, RAC, and Exadata configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Performing RHEL 8.x and Oracle 19c upgrades/patching.
• Periodically validating Oracle 19c backup/recovery operations leveraging RMAN.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting Oracle database performance.
• Provide on-demand support for database-related issues and, if need be, work with Oracle support to address any unsolvable onsite problems.
• Working with the product support and development teams to address issues or bugs discovered in products running at a customer location.
• Working with onsite government, contractor, or subcontractor staff to resolve issues with onsite products as a first line of support.
• Reviewing, applying, and remediating security vulnerabilities or security controls based on STIG guidance or scanning reports.
• Installing firmware updates on physical components such as DellEMC or HPE servers and SANs.
• Communicating daily with customers and Everfox management, providing detailed activity summaries and in-depth trip reports where applicable.
• Assisting in the lifting/racking and cabling of physical hardware. **
• Other duties as assigned***

Things You Must Have to Apply:

• An active (currently in use) – TS with SCI or SCI eligibility within two years from last use.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent education and work experience.
• At least one DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program certification, at IAT level II (2) or higher.
• The ability to obtain the appropriate work authorizations required under U.S. ITAR or EAR regulations from the applicable U.S. government agency.

12+ years’ experience performing the following tasks:

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the RHEL 8.x OS supporting Oracle Database software in physical and virtualized environments.
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting pluggable and containerized Oracle 19c Databases in physical and virtualized environments.
• Performing RHEL 8.x and Oracle 19c upgrades/patching.
• Periodically validating Oracle 19c backup/recovery operations leveraging RMAN.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting Oracle database performance.
• Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Oracle RAC and Exadata systems.
• Strong experience with Oracle Data Guard (Physical, Logical, and Snapshot Standby).
• Hands-on experience with Data Guard Broker and DGMGRL (command-line interface).
• Deep understanding of backup and recovery processes using RMAN.
• Proficiency in ASM (Automatic Storage Management) for managing storage in RAC and Exadata environments.
• Expertise in network configuration and managing high availability setups for RAC, Exadata, and Data Guard systems.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for monitoring and managing Oracle databases and related technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery concepts, and the ability to perform failover and switchover in RAC and Data Guard environments.
• Providing on-demand support for database-related issues and, if need be, working with Oracle support to address any unsolvable issues.
• Working with the product support and development teams to address issues or bugs discovered in products running at a customer location.
• Working with onsite government, contractor, or subcontractor staff to resolve issues with onsite products as a first line of support.
• Reviewing, applying, and remediating security vulnerabilities or security controls based on STIG guidance or scanning reports.
• Installing firmware updates on physical components such as DellEMC or HPE servers, SANs, switches, etc.
• Communicating daily with customers and Everfox management, providing detailed activity summaries and in-depth trip reports where applicable.
• Assisting in the lifting/racking and cabling of physical hardware. **
• Deep understanding of the following information technology areas:
  • Oracle RDBMS, partitioning, text indexing, grid, ASM, RMAN, SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting in support of automation and nightly processing jobs.
  • Routing, switching, firewall rules, and TCP/UDP/SSH/FTP/SCP/HTTPS protocols.
  • Creating, renewing, installing, and troubleshooting secure certificates for web servers/sites, appliances, or networking hardware.
  • Server hardware installation, maintenance, and patching.

Things That Would Be Nice to Have:

• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GovCloud, or Google Cloud.
• Experience working with N-Tier architecture.
• Experience with Java application servers.
• Oracle Certifications, such as OCA, OCP, and OCM.
• Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) in RAC, Exadata, or Data Guard.
• Certifications from Cisco, McAfee, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Symantec, or VMware.

*Primary Work Location
For customer privacy and security, the exact customer location is not shown via the attached link, nor is the customer mentioned by name. The customer's name and location will be shared upon starting employment and indoctrination with Everfox.

**Physical Demands
This is primarily a passive role, but you may be required to assist with installing and racking servers, network equipment, etc., related to the products running at the customer location.

***Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time as determined by the customer or Everfox management.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

The actual salary offered may vary within the range based on a candidates' unique experience, locale, and business needs. In addition to a base salary and bonus plans, Everfox offers a generous benefits package including flexible PTO, a 401k match, and contribution to healthcare coverages. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.

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