Database Administrator

Guidehouse

Database Administrator collaborating on production implementations with Oracle PL/SQL expertise at Guidehouse. Ensuring reliability and security in database environments while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Oracle PL/SQL and SQL, with a focus on performance tuning and troubleshooting. Capable of designing and maintaining automation scripts while ensuring database reliability and security.

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Oracle PL/SQL DevelopmentSQL Query OptimizationDatabase Performance TuningAWS Cloud TechnologiesTechnical Documentation Creation

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Hard Skills

Oracle SQLPL/SQLSQL DeveloperSQL LoaderDatabase MaintenanceData AnalysisTroubleshootingAutomation ScriptingPerformance MonitoringSystem Implementation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Oracle 11gAWS RDSAWS LambdaAWS EC2AWS Redshift

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Database AdministrationSoftware Development Life CycleAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyProduction Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftAWSCloudEC2OraclePerlSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strong knowledge and experience in Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Oracle functions, procedures, triggers, packages using Oracle 11g or newer
Participate in production implementations working closely with other members of the production support group to ensure the proper transition of system changes into the production environments
Design, develop, and maintain scripts for automation, data processing, and database maintenance and monitoring solutions using scripting languages including PL/SQL, Perl, and shell.
Perform general technical trouble shooting & give consultation to development teams
Data analysis and debugging with a focus on identifying data quality issues.
Provide application troubleshooting support, identifying root causes and implementing permanent resolutions.
Create & maintain technical documentation including system diagrams & operational procedures
Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve database and application performance issues, working closely with application, infrastructure, and support teams.
Ensure database environments follow best practices for reliability, scalability, and security.
Participate in production implementations, working closely with other members of the production support group to ensure the proper transition of system changes into production environments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree.
FOUR (4) additional years of experience is needed in lieu of degree.
Minimum of Four(4) to Ten(10)years of job-related experience as an DBA.
Ability to create, modify, and tune SQL queries and PL\SQL code
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data, system performance issues
Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus
Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
May require participation in a 24X7 on-call rotation or overnight deployment.
Strong expertise in Oracle performance tuning, including SQL and PL/SQL optimization.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL, including triggers, procedures, functions, and packages.
Proficiency in SQL Developer, SQL Loader, and related Oracle tools.
Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, with strong planning and coordination capabilities.
High levels of self-motivation and adaptability, with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to research and resolve complex technical problems in a distributed and complex IT environment, collaborating with both local and remote teams.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)