Database Administrator - $183K

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RCT seeks an experienced Database Administrator to support authentication, authorization, and digital policy management programs. The role centers on designing and maintaining an active-active Oracle database architecture across AWS regions to improve system availability, resiliency, and performance. This senior-level DBA position focuses on high-availability Oracle implementations in AWS, combining deep database expertise with cloud architecture, security, and DevOps collaboration. The role supports mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database software on AWS RDS or EC2.
• Design and manage relational database schemas optimized for cloud-based active-active deployments.
• Provide DBA consultation and technical support to corporate applications.
• Optimize and update dataset designs for performance improvements.
• Maintain documentation (SOPs, patch history, Confluence pages).
• Implement security hardening and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Perform routine patching, upgrades, and backups.
• Troubleshoot database and infrastructure issues.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

RCT Systems Offers

RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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