Database Administrator

Overview
DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Database Administrator to provides enterprise database administration and operational support for the Bureau of Reclamation. The position installs, configures, secures, monitors, tunes, patches, backs up, and recovers Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL database environments. The DBA works closely with the Government Technical Service Area Lead, development teams, and application hosting teams to maintain reliable, scalable, secure, and well-documented database services.
This position is fully remote.
Duties & Responsibilities
Database Management

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle (12c, 19c), SQL Server (2012–2017), and MySQL databases.

• Monitor and tune database/system performance to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency.

• Support database client software installations and integrations.

Backup & Recovery

• Implement and manage database backup and recovery solutions (RMAN, VEEAM).

• Conduct regular recovery testing to validate system resilience.

Maintenance & Security

• Apply database patches, upgrades, and system security updates in compliance with Federal standards and STIGs.

• Monitor and maintain database security, access, and health using tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager and Splunk.

• Identify, document, and resolve vulnerabilities and risks.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with development and hosting teams to deploy scalable and secure solutions.

• Provide technical documentation, SOPs, system diagrams, and configuration records.

• Support testing of in-house and COTS applications to ensure smooth deployment.

Compliance & Incident Response

• Follow BOR and DOI security policies and procedures.

• Report security incidents promptly and participate in risk assessments and mitigation activities.

• Contribute to contingency planning, audits, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience of greater depth and scope.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle (12c/19c), SQL Server (2012–2017), and MySQL.

• Strong background in Linux (6.x+) and Windows Server (2012 R2+).

• Proficiency in backup & recovery solutions (RMAN, VEEAM).

• Scripting knowledge: bash, Perl, PowerShell, TSQL, PLSQL.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Splunk, and CheckMK.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Availability for after-hours and on-call support when required.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for regional support needs.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.

• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

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