What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oracle Database Administrator (Top Secret) position at VMD Corp?
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About the Mission You Will Join:
This mission is to provide Application Support Services to US Department of State CTO Applications Branch.
Your Impact to the Mission:
The Oracle Database Administrator on the Enterprise Services Task is responsible for effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and partners.
While technical skills and a strong technical background are important to be successful in this role, this is a system administration role with heavy emphasis in research, analysis, and documentation requiring strong communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure, and will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of our Project Management Methodology and Risk Management as defined by NIST SP 800-39.
These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; while supporting operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out solutions.
Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development to production and reoccurring ATO evidence submissions by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.
Liaising with multiple teams and multi-tasking are paramount to success in the role.
Experience Needed to Be Successful:
Three to six years Oracle 11q Database Administration experience
Experience with maintenance of a distributed Oracle Database System
Experience in all aspects of Oracle implementation
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
Experience with Department of State iPost and/or EXACTA a plus.
Basic Qualifiers:
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
Required Certification(s): None
Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 6
Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 3
Minimum Clearance to Start: Top Secret
Work Status Allowable: US Citizen
The Type of Person That Will Excel:
Must be able to work individually as well as collaboratively.
Self-motivated, self-starter, and able to execute with minimal direction.
You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions.
You have high attention to detail.
You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.
Travel and Telecommuting:
Travel: None
Telecommute Options: No
