ForcepointPrincipal Oracle Database Administrator
Intelligent. Dynamic. Resilient.
Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world’s most critical data and networks against the most complex cyber threats imaginable for more than 25 years. As trailblazers in defense-grade, high assurance cyber security, we have been leading the way in developing and delivering innovative cyber security technology. We protect data wherever it resides. Our unwavering dedication and commitment to our customers and the critical missions they serve are what set us apart. We are dynamic, vigilant, and proactive in everything we do. Our suite of cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions empower governments and enterprise organizations to use data safely - where and however their people need it. At Everfox, we innovate, we invest, we achieve. We protect what matters most to our customers. And we offer protection like no other. We do all of this so our customers can focus on what matters most… their mission.
Job Title: Principal Oracle Database Administrator
Primary Work Location*: MD, VA, Washington, DC
Position Summary Everfox stands as one of the world's leading private cybersecurity software and professional services companies. We are seeking a Principal Oracle Database Administrator to join our dynamic and growing professional services engineering team. As an employee In this role, you will provide support to multiple customers, navigating both the rewarding and challenging aspects of this position.
Your responsibilities will include independently troubleshooting and resolving a variety of database issues. While you will have the support of an experienced DBA team, we are looking for a self-starter who can effectively manage multiple tasks and maintain proactive, clear communication with both the customer and Everfox management.
The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of supporting medium-to-large-scale Oracle databases. This position is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in a role that values initiative, collaboration, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities At Everfox, we believe in transparency and providing a clear understanding of our roles. Below are the key tasks you'll be responsible for:
Maintain and troubleshoot pluggable and containerized Oracle 19c Databases in physical and virtualized environments.
Perform Oracle Database upgrades and apply patches as needed.
Regularly validate Oracle 19c backup and recovery operations using RMAN.
Monitor and resolve Oracle database performance issues.
Provide on-demand support for database-related concerns, collaborating with Oracle support for unresolved issues when necessary.
Act as the first line of support, working with onsite government, contractor, or subcontractor staff to address onsite product challenges.
Monitor and optimize the health and performance of Kubernetes clusters, leveraging tools such as Grafana to track system metrics.
Analyze system logs to proactively address potential issues before they escalate.
Develop and present detailed software deployment plans.
Communicate daily with customers and Everfox management, providing comprehensive activity summaries and trip reports when applicable.
Occasionally travel (10% or less) to customer COOP site locations in Virginia and Mississippi.
Assist with physical hardware tasks, such as lifting, racking, and cabling, as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned. ***
Required Qualifications To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:
An active (currently in use) – TS with SCI or SCI eligibility within two years from last use, CI Poly
A Bachelor’s Degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or equivalent education and professional experience.
At least one certification under the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program at IAT Level II or higher.
The ability to obtain appropriate work authorizations as required by U.S. ITAR or EAR regulations from the applicable government agency.
A minimum of 12 years of experience performing the tasks outlined in the 'Key Responsibilities' section.
Things That Would Be Nice to Have
Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GovCloud, or Google Cloud.
Experience working with N-Tier architecture.
Experience with Java application servers.
Oracle Certifications, such as OCA, OCP, and OCM.
Certifications from Cisco, McAfee, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat, Symantec, or VMware.
*Primary Work Location For customer privacy and security, the exact customer locations are not shown via the attached link, nor is the customer mentioned by name. The customer's name and location will be shared upon starting employment and indoctrination with Everfox.
**Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary role, but you may be required to assist with installing and racking servers, network equipment, etc., related to the products running at the customer location.
***Additional Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time as determined by the customer or Everfox management to meet mission needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:
$183,600.00-221,599.00 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. Our talent acquisition team will provide specific information regarding bonus eligibility and benefits offerings.
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Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. If there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
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