Job Description
Company: Crimson Phoenix
Location: Springfield, VA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
Crimson Phoenix is seeking a dedicated Database Administrator to support and administer enterprise database environments in Springfield, VA. In this contract position, you will oversee multi-platform database operations, ensure high availability and disaster recovery, troubleshoot technical issues, and maintain underlying Linux server systems.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
- Support and administer Oracle RDBMS environments, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, ASM, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
- Provide database administration across multiple platforms, including Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL systems.
- Perform routine backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations using RMAN, snapshots, and archive log management.
- Troubleshoot system, database, hardware, and network issues while analyzing performance to resolve complex technical problems.
- Create and execute ad-hoc SQL queries for diagnostics, analysis, and issue resolution.
- Manage and maintain Linux operating systems, user accounts, ACLs, and associated file systems.
- Develop and maintain administrative automation scripts in various languages.
- Conduct regular server audits to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Support system-level changes, assess operational impacts, and participate in technical stakeholder exchanges.
- Ensure strict compliance with IT security, accreditation, and enterprise policies.
- Provide responsive customer service and participate in after-hours and on-call rotations as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience administering enterprise relational databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MSSQL.
- Hands-on expertise with backup and recovery operations, RMAN, and disaster recovery planning.
- Proven troubleshooting skills in analyzing database performance, query bottlenecks, and system issues.
- Experience managing Linux operating systems, file systems, and administrative scripting.
- Strong understanding of IT security controls, system audits, and configuration standards.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.