# About the Role
The Principal Oracle Database Administrator is responsible for installing, maintaining, upgrading, and troubleshooting Oracle database environments across physical and virtualized systems. This high-visibility role requires a self-starter who can effectively multitask, communicate clearly with customers and Everfox management, and independently support medium-to-large-scale Oracle database deployments.
The position plays a key role in ensuring system stability, performance, and security while collaborating with product support, development teams, and onsite government or contractor personnel.
Location
This is an on-site role in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Key Responsibilities
•Install, maintain, and troubleshoot RHEL 8.x operating systems supporting Oracle Database software in physical and virtualized environments.
•Install, maintain, and troubleshoot pluggable and containerized Oracle 19c databases in physical and virtualized environments.
•Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle RAC 19c.
•Perform RHEL 8.x and Oracle 19c upgrades and patching activities.
•Periodically validate Oracle 19c backup and recovery operations leveraging RMAN.
•Monitor and troubleshoot Oracle database performance using AWR reports, database views, and related tools.
•Provide on-demand support for database issues, including coordinating with Oracle support as needed.
•Work with product support and development teams to resolve issues or bugs found in deployed products.
•Collaborate with onsite government, contractor, or subcontractor staff to resolve issues with onsite products as first-line support.
•Review, apply, and remediate security vulnerabilities or security controls following STIG guidance or scanning reports.
•Install firmware updates on physical components including HPE servers and HP SANs.
•Communicate daily with customers and Everfox management, providing detailed activity summaries and trip reports when applicable.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Knowledge and Skills
•Expert-level proficiency supporting RHEL 8.x operating systems and Oracle 19c environments.
•Extensive experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Oracle RAC, pluggable databases, and containerized databases.
•Strong understanding of Oracle performance tuning, monitoring, and diagnostic tools.
•Skilled at backup and recovery validation using RMAN.
•Ability to collaborate with onsite government and contractor staff and serve as first-line support for deployed products.
•Strong understanding of STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and secure configuration management.
•Ability to install firmware updates on enterprise hardware including HPE servers, SANs, NFS, and ZFS appliances.
•Excellent communication skills, including providing detailed daily summaries and comprehensive trip reporting.
•Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and interface effectively with customers and Everfox leadership.
Key Education Requirements
•An active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph (currently in use).
•Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or relevant equivalent experience.
•At least one DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level II or higher (required only for DoD professional services roles).
•Ability to obtain required authorizations under U.S. ITAR or EAR regulations.
•14+ years of experience performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, patching, backup validation, and security remediation across Oracle database environments, including RAC, pluggable/containerized databases, RHEL 8.x OS, and associated enterprise hardware.
Compensation
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $167,500.00-220,600.00 USD. 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.
