# Oracle Database Administrator

> Saalex · Patuxent River, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-15

**Salary:** USD 115,000–145,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** DBA

## Description

**Spalding, a Saalex Company** is seeking a **Oracle Database Administrator** in **Patuxent River, MD**.  Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding, a Saalex Company offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $115K-$145K (depending on experience)

**Work Location:** Hybrid remote/in-office (see onsite requirements below).

**\*\*Onsite Requirements:** Position will require on-site work at Patuxent River, MD 2-3 days per week as part of an onsite rotation schedule. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.  

**Essential Functions:**

-   Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle databases, instances, and schemas on-prem and in the AWS cloud.
-   Perform routine backups and recovery using datapump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik.
-   Monitor database statistics, tables, indexes, and space usage.
-   Perform checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
-   Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues.
-   Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
-   Monitor/maintain database DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
-   Occasional daily/evening/weekend on-site or telework support for upgrades/ patching is required.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning) experience working with Oracle 19c required.
-   Experience with UNIX required (RHEL or Solaris preferred).
-   Command line experience with SQL Developer and/or Toad required.
-   Experience with performance tuning required.
-   CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
-   BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience required.

**Desired:**

-   Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances preferred.

**Education:**

BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

**Security Clearance:**

Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance OR active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Plan

## Apply

[Apply at Saalex](https://apply.workable.com/saalex/j/919934C089/apply)

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