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Posted August 19, 2026

Database Specialist

Hendall Inc
Rockville, MD, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
OVERVIEWHendall Inc., a mission-focused professional services firm based in Rockville, MD, is seeking an experienced Database Specialist Level III, Certified DBA to support the operations, maintenance, and enhancement of a mission-critical federal information system. This role is responsible for administering and maintaining enterprise Oracle databases across cloud and data center environments, with a focus on database performance, security, availability, backup and recovery, and data integrity.DUTIESAdminister, maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise Oracle database environmentsMonitor database availability, performance, capacity, storage utilization, and system healthPerform database performance tuning, including parameter configuration, indexing, query optimization, and storage optimizationMonitor and validate database backups and recoveries and support contingency and disaster recovery activitiesManage database users, roles, privileges, access controls, and audit trailsMaintain and support data models, database structures, metadata, and master data repositoriesDevelop and maintain SQL, PL/SQL, database scripts, and data upload or provisioning processesTroubleshoot database and production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement approved corrective actionsSupport database upgrades, migrations, patches, releases, and cloud modernization activitiesSupport database integration with enterprise applications, workflows, APIs, and downstream systemsMaintain database administration documentation, backup verification logs, user administration records, and related technical artifactsSupport configuration management, change control, testing, and production release activitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCurrent Database Administrator certificationExtensive experience administering enterprise relational database environmentsDemonstrated experience with Oracle database administration, performance tuning, security, backup, and recoveryExperience with database design, data modeling, indexing, SQL, and PL/SQLExperience managing database users, roles, permissions, and audit capabilitiesExperience troubleshooting and supporting production database environmentsExperience supporting database upgrades, migrations, and releasesExperience working in cloud and/or enterprise data center environmentsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skillsAbility to satisfy federal background investigation and badging requirementsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with Oracle Database 19c or Oracle RDSExperience supporting Oracle WebLogic and Java-based enterprise applicationsExperience with AWS or other cloud environmentsExperience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systemsExperience with GitLab, JIRA, ServiceNow, or comparable development and change-management toolsExperience supporting federal government information systemsSalary Range: $120,000 to $150,000 per yearFor a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at www.hendall.com/careersHendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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