26-2236: Senior Database Management Specialist - Linthicum, MD at Navitas – Linthicum, Maryland

Database Management Specialist
Job ID#: 26-2236
Location: Remote/ Linthicum, MD

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Navitas is seeking a Database Management Specialist will support enterprise-level data center operations, database administration, system configuration, and security enforcement across complex environments. This role ensures the integrity, recoverability, and high availability of mission-critical databases and associated middleware products.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Define file organization, indexing methods, and database/application security procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain backup and recovery strategies ensuring data integrity and recoverability.
• Install, manage, monitor, tune, and patch Oracle 19c and associated Oracle 12c products.
• Implement and manage Oracle Grid/Cloud Control.
• Monitor servers and application environments for performance and security.
• Assist with server design, installation, configuration, and data center best practices.
• Apply monthly/quarterly security patches to databases and middleware; ensure compliance.
• Encrypt databases containing PII and support database/middleware upgrades reaching end of vendor support.
• Write Linux/Windows shell scripts for process automation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for database, middleware, and network issues.
• Support development teams with connectivity problems, performance tuning, and logic troubleshooting.
• Install/maintain Oracle HTTP Server; deploy and renew SSL certificates.
• Configure proxy services and recommend enhancements to firewall policies.
• Maintain VMware clusters, create VMs, manage snapshots, and apply patches.
• Design and execute backup strategies using Commvault, AWS storage, VMware snapshots, Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, and Flashback.
• Support Oracle and IBM DB2 backups and participate in periodic disaster recovery exercises.
• Manage secure file transfers using GoAnywhere and open-source tools; assist with mainframe file uploads.
• Set up and maintain Oracle APEX environments and develop APEX reporting applications.
• Support daily data center operations and legacy Oracle environments.
• Assist with data center migrations (legacy → on-prem, on-prem → AWS).
• Provide weekly status reports (tasks completed, planned, risks/issues).
• Perform additional MLDS, MSDE, CCATS, and MDA database administration duties as required.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle database administration (Oracle 19c/12c).
• Strong experience with backup/recovery, patching, tuning, and enterprise-level database management.
• Proficiency with Oracle Grid/Cloud Control, Oracle middleware (OBIEE, WebCenter, OHS), and SSL management.
• Experience with VMware, Linux/Windows server environments, and automation scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud migration and hybrid environments (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with secure file transfer tools, data encryption, and firewall rule design.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across databases, middleware, and network environments.
• Experience supporting APEX, DB2, and legacy database systems is a plus.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.