Oracle Database Administrator [AWS RDS] (Remote)

Title : Oracle Database Administrator [AWS RDS] (Remote)

Location : Remote

About iWorks :

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position : We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator with strong AWS cloud expertise . This role is responsible for managing, optimizing , and migrating Oracle databases in Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will be skilled in leveraging Amazon RDS for Oracle and AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to ensure high availability, security, and performance of enterprise databases. This role requires close collaboration with development, DevOps, and architecture teams to support mission-critical workloads in the cloud.

Salary Range : 115k-135k - C ommensurate with candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

On a day-to-day basis, you will :

• Provisioning & Configuration : Create, configure, and manage Oracle RDS instances, including instance sizing, storage, networking (VPC, subnets, security groups), and parameter groups.
• Performance Optimization : Monitor and tune database performance using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, and query analysis. Implement indexing, SQL tuning, and caching strategies to optimize workloads.
• High Availability & DR : Design and implement HA and disaster recovery solutions, including Multi-AZ deployments, automated backups, snapshots, and failover strategies.
• Security & Compliance : Enforce security best practices by managing access controls, database users, roles, and encryption with AWS KMS and IAM policies.
• Monitoring & Alerting : Configure CloudWatch dashboards, alarms, and notifications for proactive health monitoring.
• Maintenance & Upgrades : Perform patching, version upgrades, and routine maintenance tasks to ensure reliability and compliance.

Database Migration (AWS DMS & SCT)

Required Education / Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Please Note : We maintain an on-camera policy for all virtual company meetings to foster engagement and collaboration. Reasonable exceptions may be granted with prior approval from Human Resources and / or the applicable manager or client.

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS : FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.