Senior information technology specialist (dba), grade n28

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $97,540.00 to $155,211.00 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) is to be responsive, collaborative, and innovative in providing Technology solutions and services to facilitate the delivery of a wide range of services in all branches of government. The department strives to provide its solutions and consultative services in a cost-effective, timely, and high-quality fashion to reduce service times, avoid inflated costs, reduce information security risk, and improve the quality of County services through automation-assisted process improvement. The department facilitates business and reengineering processes to improve legacy workflow and streamline services to our customers.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Office of Strategic Partnerships—DevOps and Server Support Service (DSS) is seeking a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in Oracle Database Administration (DBA) and Linux Administration (Senior Information Technology Specialist, Grade N28). We are looking for an individual with hands-on experience managing Oracle database environments, performing advanced troubleshooting, and supporting complex server, firmware, storage, and infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will excel in daily team collaboration, completing technical assignments with accuracy and timeliness, providing clear status updates, and conducting technical research to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, patch, and configure Oracle database software, including listener setup, TNS configuration, and connection parameters.
• Troubleshoot database issues by analyzing alert logs, trace files, and incident dumps; resolve ORA errors; and coordinate SR-based investigations with Oracle Support.
• Monitor and tune database performance using tools such as AWR and STATSPACK; optimize SQL queries, indexes, memory (SGA/PGA) settings, and storage I/O; diagnose waits, locks, and latches.
• Configure and administer Oracle databases in High Availability (HA) environments, including Nutanix cluster-based deployments.
• Provide application support by assisting developers with SQL tuning, schema design, PL/SQL deployments, and performance optimization.
• Manage virtual machines in Nutanix clusters; preferred experience with Nutanix Database (NDB) and integrated data protection for Oracle systems.
• Install, patch, and configure Linux operating systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux), including kernel tuning, filesystem configuration, RAID setup, and system parameter optimization.
• Perform system maintenance tasks such as OS patching, kernel and driver updates, applying security updates, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage Linux user access, storage and filesystem administration, and system-level networking.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Linux OS performance issues, address security vulnerabilities, and implement system hardening benchmarks.
• Support enterprise cloud, hybrid cloud, and Nutanix-based architectures.
• Manage storage and database space utilization, including monitoring tablespace growth, configuring auto-extend settings, and optimizing partitions, indexes, and segment storage.

Work may be required during evenings and weekends based on departmental needs and operational priorities. A criminal background (and credit history) check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is essential to the organization’s ability to manage, maintain, and secure critical enterprise database infrastructure that supports multiple departments across the agency. The incumbent will be responsible for administering Oracle database environments, ensuring system reliability, and providing technical expertise across server, storage, cloud, and Linux platforms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Oracle Database Administration

• Install, configure, and administer Oracle databases, including upgrades and security patching.
• Manage storage and space utilization by monitoring tablespace growth, configuring auto-extend, and optimizing partitions, indexes, and segment storage.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve complex database issues by analyzing alert logs, trace files, incident dumps, and ORA errors.
• Perform database performance tuning using tools such as AWR and STATSPACK and optimize SQL queries, indexes, memory (SGA/PGA), and storage I/O.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Linux and database system performance, address security vulnerabilities, and implement hardening benchmarks.

Database Application Support

• Support developers with SQL tuning, schema design, PL/SQL deployments, and overall application performance optimization.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure system reliability and efficient database-driven processes.

Nutanix Cluster Support

• Preferred experience in Nutanix cluster management, configuration, hypervisor integration, and data protection solutions for Oracle systems.
• Perform database backups and restores using RMAN and Rubrik, including environment cloning for development and testing as needed.

Linux Administration and Support

• Install, patch, and configure Linux operating systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux), including kernel tuning, filesystem setup, RAID configuration, and system parameter adjustments.
• Conduct routine system maintenance such as OS patching, kernel and driver updates, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.
• Manage user access, storage and filesystem administration, and networking for Linux systems.

Cloud & Hybrid Architecture Support

Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise cloud, hybrid cloud, and Nutanix-based environments to assist with future cloud migration efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in Oracle DB Administration and Linux System Administration and general knowledge in Information Technology. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift boxed containing computer support items and equipment such as printers, computers, modems and monitors up to 50 pounds.

Medical Protocol: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following: Expert Experience in Oracle Database Installation, Configuration and Administration. Experience in Linux Administration and configuration of Linux Systems in Virtual environments using Hyper-V or Nutanix AHV Hypervisor. Experience with backing up of database and restoring them. Experience in vulnerability management and mitigation, applying security updates in Oracle Databases and on Microsoft / CENTOS enterprise servers and assuring security compliance. Preferred knowledge in Cloud Infrastructure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position. Montgomery County Government (MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview. This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.