Oracle Database Administrator / Architect (Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required) at North Point Technology (King of Prussia, PA)
North Point Technology· King of Prussia, PA·
Job description
North Point Technology is looking to hire an Oracle Database Administrator / Architect to support a mission-critical classified federal program. In this role you will keep enterprise Oracle databases secure, highly available, and performing at peak capacity while also contributing architectural decisions that the customer depends on. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities:
You will administer Oracle Database environments across development, test, and production, handling installation, patching, upgrades, backup and recovery, and performance tuning. You will design, build, and maintain Oracle GoldenGate replication to keep data consistent and current, and manage Oracle databases on Exadata, including patching, capacity planning, and performance monitoring. You will deploy and operate Oracle databases in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and architect database solutions encompassing data models, high availability, disaster recovery, and capacity plans. You will also secure databases to government standards through hardening, auditing, and access controls, and maintain thorough documentation including configurations, runbooks, and recovery procedures.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Oracle Database administration in production environments, including installation, patching, upgrades, backup and recovery, and performance tuning
- Oracle GoldenGate replication configuration and support
- Oracle Exadata administration, including patching, capacity planning, and performance monitoring
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) database deployment and management
- Database architecture design including data models, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
- Database security hardening, auditing, and access control implementation to government standards
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL (AWS)
- Edition-Based Redefinition (EBR) for online application upgrades
- Oracle Label Security policy implementation
Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
Why work at North Point Technology
- Culture: Entrepreneurial, community-oriented, and flexible. The company values employee involvement in all aspects of the business and direct client contact.
- Work environment: Small engineering firm where engineers can gain hands-on experience across multiple projects and industries.
- Remote / hybrid policy: Not explicitly stated; likely on-site in Johnson City, NY, with possible travel to client sites.
- Perks: Competitive compensation and benefits, flexible work hours, potential for relocation assistance and signing bonus for qualified candidates.
- Engineering culture: Focus on continuous learning, certification in automation software (e.g., Ignition is a plus), and project management growth.
- Community involvement: The company supports local charities, schools, FIRST Robotics teams, and global missions (e.g., Haiti, Kenya). Employees are encouraged to volunteer.
- Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to travel domestically and internationally with a valid U.S. passport.