Database Administrator
Aviture
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Omaha • New York • United States
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About the role
- Managing and administering database environments across applications by provisioning, configuring, and tuning for performance that holds up under real use.
- Keeping legacy Oracle systems stable and secure while supporting modernization efforts and system transitions.
- Planning and executing database patching and upgrades without disrupting mission-critical operations.
- Designing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies that actually work when you need them.
- Monitoring database health, performance, and availability, and fixing problems before anyone else notices them.
- Implementing and enforcing database security controls (access, auditing, encryption) in regulated environments.
- Working closely with developers, DevOps, and program teams to make sure data systems support how applications are actually built and used.
- Documenting what matters so that systems are maintainable, auditable, and not dependent on tribal knowledge.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing production databases where uptime and data integrity actually mattered.
- Active DoD/DoW Secret Clearance is required.
- Security+ CE (IAT Level II) certification.
- Strong hands-on experience with Oracle in real-world environments.
- A solid understanding of backup/recovery strategies, system monitoring, and performance tuning—including diagnosing query issues, indexing problems, and resource bottlenecks.
- Experience working in environments with strict security requirements (STIG, RMF, or similar), and a clear understanding of how to implement and maintain compliant systems.
- Comfort with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) to reduce manual work and improve reliability.
- Experience working directly with developers to optimize queries, support data models, and ensure the database supports how the application actually behaves.
- Familiarity with cloud-based database environments (AWS, Azure, etc.) and an understanding of how database management shifts between on-prem and cloud.
- A strong sense of ownership when it comes to data integrity, consistency, and risk, especially in systems that can’t afford to fail.
- The ability to troubleshoot under pressure and make smart decisions when things don’t go as planned.
- Clear communication skills. You can explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what needs to happen next.
Benefits
- PPO or a High Deductible Health Plan, HSA eligible plan, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Life.
- Generous paid time off that starts accruing on day one.
- Hybrid work environment with quarterly Castaway Week events in the Omaha HQ Office, all expenses paid, from across the country to participate in team-building, collaboration, and fun events.
- Matching 401k with 100% vesting in six months.
- Pick your preferred workstation! Mac? PC? We’ll support you with the tech you need to do your best work.
- Get paid to go to national and international conferences and training, so that you can stay up to date with the latest innovations.
- Flexible work schedules: Work the times that fits your schedule, with all meetings required to be scheduled between 9 am and 3 pm CST.
- Free lunch every Friday and recurring team events for you and your family to enjoy.
- Incentive and bonus pay.
- Opportunities for connection and growth through peer coaching, recurring Lightning Talks to share things we’re passionate about, and a bi-weekly company-wide All Hands.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
database managementOraclebackup strategiesrecovery strategiesperformance tuningscriptingautomationquery optimizationdata integritysecurity controls
Soft Skills
troubleshootingdecision makingownershipcommunication
Certifications
Security+ CEDoD/DoW Secret Clearance