Database Administrator - Senior - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Database Administrator - Senior

Primary Location: Quantico, VA

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Job Summary

The Senior Database Administrator will support the sustainment and modernization of the Marine Corps' enterprise logistics system, GCSS-MC. This role focuses on Oracle EBS database performance, capacity management, and audit compliance in a high-availability, mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate brings deep Oracle expertise and a proactive mindset to ensure operational continuity, data integrity, and system resilience. The position requires supporting Oracle EBS in production environments with 24/7 uptime requirements and large user bases while maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead database administration for Oracle EBS environments supporting GCSS-MC, including PROD, PSS, and DR/COOP
• Perform performance tuning, patching, and capacity forecasting to ensure system reliability and availability
• Support the GCSS-MC Operations Center (GOC) by resolving Tier 3 incidents, conducting RCAs, and maintaining audit-ready data integrity
• Collaborate with interface and data teams to ensure seamless data flow and compliance with audit controls
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and DevSecOps workflows to support iterative delivery and system enhancements
• Manage high-availability architectures and disaster recovery strategies in mission-critical systems
• Conduct backup/recovery operations and ensure database security practices compliance
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve complex database and interface issues under tight operational timelines
• Maintain audit compliance with frameworks such as FISCAM and NIST 800-53

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• 7–10 years of experience in Oracle database administration, with a focus on enterprise-scale ERP systems
• Proven experience managing Oracle EBS environments, including performance tuning, capacity planning, and backup/recovery operations
• Strong understanding of high-availability architectures and disaster recovery strategies in mission-critical systems
• Experience supporting production environments with 24/7 uptime requirements and large user bases
• Familiarity with database security practices and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards
• IAT Level I certification (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, or equivalent)
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and resolve complex database and interface issues under tight operational timelines
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS in a production environment
• Experience with Oracle Exadata, ZFS, and Logical Volume Management (LVM)

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certifications
• Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD tools for database code promotion and automation
• Experience with audit compliance frameworks such as FISCAM, NIST 800-53, and tools like Tableau or HighBond
• Exposure to Agile/SAFe environments and participation in Planning Increments (PIs), sprint reviews, and backlog grooming
• Experience with interface troubleshooting and data integrity assurance across complex ERP ecosystems
• Knowledge of AI/ML-assisted monitoring and predictive analytics for proactive database performance management
• Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Secure office environment at Quantico, VA with no remote work capability
• Ability to work extended hours and be available for emergency database incidents in 24/7 operations
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on database administration and system monitoring
• Must be able to work in a classified environment and handle sensitive operational data
• Occasional travel may be required for training, system upgrades, or disaster recovery testing

Travel

• Minimal travel required for training, Oracle conferences, disaster recovery exercises, or system maintenance activities

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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