Oracle Database Administrator

Hagerstown, Maryland, US$100k – $120kPosted February 28, 2026

Salary Context

This role offers $100k–$120k. The median for Mid-level security roles is $90k–$125k (based on 141 listings). Near median.

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Job Description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking an Oracle Database Administrator in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding is a professional services company delivering cutting‑edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$100K-$120K (depending on experience)

Work Location

Hybrid remote/in‑office (see onsite requirements below).

Onsite Requirements

Position will require on‑site work at Patuxent River, MD 2‑3 days per week as part of an onsite rotation schedule. Future on‑site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions

Install, configure, upgrade, and administer Oracle databases, instances, and schemas on‑prem and in the AWS cloud.
Perform routine backups and recovery using Datapump export and RMAN integrated into Rubrik.
Monitor database statistics, tables, indexes, and space usage.
Perform checks of database servers, confirming status of backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve database connection and performance issues.
Create, modify, and delete database accounts.
Monitor/maintain database DoD STIG compliance, apply fixes and mitigations, and maintain checklists.
Occasional daily/evening/weekend on‑site or telework support for upgrades/patching is required.

Requirements

Required:

Database administration (installation, configuration, upgrading, performance turning) experience working with Oracle 19c required.
Experience with UNIX required (RHEL or Solaris preferred).
Command line experience with SQL Developer and/or Toad required.
Experience with performance tuning required.
CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).

Desired:

Experience setting up and configuring Amazon RDS database instances preferred.

Education

BS/BA degree and 3‑7 years related experience OR additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Security Clearance

Active/Interim TS/SSBI clearance OR active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.