Sr. Database Admin / Engineer - Exadata

About the Role

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Senior Oracle Database Administrator to support large-scale, enterprise-level database environments. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader, driving the design and delivery of high-impact database solutions across complex IT engagements. As a senior-level contributor, you'll work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing database architectures. You will play a key role in modernizing environments, optimizing performance, and ensuring solutions align with both technical and operational objectives. This position also offers the opportunity to contribute at an architectural level—integrating modern cloud and platform services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) with Oracle best practices to deliver innovative, full-stack solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments supporting high-availability and mission-critical systems
• Lead database architecture, solution design, and full lifecycle implementation efforts across complex programs
• Gather and interpret customer requirements to support database migration, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives
• Perform database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization to ensure system efficiency and reliability
• Deploy and manage Oracle technologies including RAC environments and RMAN backup/recovery solutions
• Support database security, including implementation of controls such as Data Guard, DB Vault, and label security
• Utilize tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control to monitor and manage database performance and health
• Execute and support data migration and transformation efforts across environments
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to stakeholders, helping drive informed technical decisions
• Recommend and implement enhancements that improve scalability, reliability, and overall system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or additional relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• 10+ years of experience administering and engineering solutions with Oracle databases (version 10 and above)
• Strong background in database design, data modeling, and enterprise architecture concepts
• Hands-on experience with RAC, RMAN backup and recovery, and performance tuning in production environments
• Experience with Oracle Exadata, database security tools, Data Guard and/or DB Vault, and data migration strategies
• Familiarity with enterprise database management tools, including Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
• Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification required.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.

About Us

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Woman-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission. At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way. That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Benefits

• Medical: 3 superior plans with both in-network and out-of-network options
• Vision + Dental: Free to you and paid in full by CTP
• Retirement: 401k with 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: Customizable leave plans including Jury Duty, Bereavement, and Military Leave
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition
• Life and AD&D Insurance / Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: At zero cost to you
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash bonus
• Referral Bonus Program: Tiered program with bonuses ranging from $7,000–$20,000 if your referral joins the team