Database Administrator

Position Description

Serco is looking for motivated Database Administrator to join our Air Force Depot Maintenance Application Consolidation Team. This individual will use their skills and expertise to perform Database Administration tasks supporting up to 60 Oracle 19c Databases . You will be part of a team comprised of government personnel and contractors that work closely with DISA and other programs to provide quality support and sustainment. Our team has been recognized by the US Air Force as providing top quality services in support of the customers.

This position is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the USAF Kettering office. 

In this role, you will:

• Provides technical direction for database design, maintenance, and administration
• Supports up to 60 Oracle 19c database instances on UNIX platforms, including the development, test, training, and production environments.
• Using the Unix and SQL command lines, Administer and control the organization’s data resources, including multiple relational databases maintaining more than 200 Oracle and UNIX accounts.
• Supports application of Oracle Security patches.
• Creates, upgrades, patches, migrates, configures, refreshes, and backs-up databases on UNIX servers.
• Derives DDL scripts from a Data Modeling tool, applies it into each database.
• Develops Shell and Oracle PL/SQL Scripts in accordance with program best practices and coding standards
• Maintains version control of database scripts and documentation.
• Controls the privileges, roles, tables, relationships and all objects in the master schema.
• Receives, analyzes, integrates, and deploys software packages from up to six application developers into development, test, training and production database environments.
• Assists Data Modeler in implementing database changes in the model keeping it and the database synchronized.
• Work collaboratively on Agile teams and can complete user stories independently with minimal oversight and guidance.
• Develop and manage tasks using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization; contributes to acceptance/functional testing duties and part of incremental feature development.
• Adhere to, promote, and maintain database standards and best practices
• Communicate committed stories for the upcoming sprint to backlog owners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field
• 8 years of experience
• The ability to obtain a NACI Clearance, additional background checks required for DBA access
• Experience with:
  • Oracle 19c
  • Oracle command line administration (v. OEM tools)
  • Unix Shell Scripting  
  • Oracle PL/SQL Scripting
  • Applying Oracle patches
  • Agile Methodologies (SCRUM, SAFE, SCRUM@SCALE)
  • Atlassian Tools
• The ability to obtain CompTIA Security (or higher) within 45 days of start date.
• The ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active CompTIA Security (or higher) certification. 
• Experienced with Unix systems (current systems are Red hat Linux)
• Familiarity with Oracle RMAN
• Familiarity with Oracle Data Modeler
• Familiarity with Oracle STIGs

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration.  It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.