Sr. DBA| St. Louis, MO (Onsite or Weekly Travel Required)
St. Louis, MOfull time
On Site
senior
$110k–$224k
H1B: no
Accenture Federal Services Sr. DBA executes and validates migration of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL databases to Azure. Ensures data integrity, optimizes performance, and resolves connectivity issues during migration waves.
Plan and execute lift-and-shift migrations to approved Azure targets (e.g., Oracle on Azure VMs; SQL Server on Azure VMs or Azure SQL Managed Instance; Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server) using native and Azure migration tooling.
Use platform-appropriate migration methods, such as RMAN, Data Pump, and Data Guard (Oracle); Azure Database Migration Service, backup/restore, and log shipping (SQL Server); and pg_dump/pg_restore and logical replication (PostgreSQL).
Validate data integrity after migration through row counts, checksums, and application-level reconciliation.
Tune database performance on Azure, including storage, memory, indexing, configuration, and query optimization, and compare results against pre-migration baselines.
Resolve database connectivity issues, including listeners/TNS, linked servers, pg_hba, authentication, service accounts, SSL, and network configuration.
Implement backup, recovery, and high-availability configurations (e.g., Data Guard, Always On availability groups, Flexible Server HA) that meet application RTO/RPO requirements.
Apply database security controls and patching consistent with DoD STIG and Client policies.
Support cutover and rollback activities and provide database support during hypercare and steady-state operations.
Automate routine database tasks using PL/SQL, T-SQL, PL/pgSQL, PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Qualification
Active Secret clearance requiredMust be local to StPlatform certification (eExperience with Oracle RAC/GoldenGateAs required by local law$109
Required
2+ years of experience performing Database Administration supporting at least two of the following databases: Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
Experience migrating Databases to either a Cloud Platform (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP accepted) or another Database
Working knowledge of Database security best practices, backup/recovery strategies, and high-availability/disaster recovery solutions.
Active Secret clearance required.
Must be local to St. Louis, MO, OR be willing to travel to St. Louis.
Experience with Oracle RAC/GoldenGate, SSIS/SSRS migrations, or PgBouncer/PostGIS.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep or Terraform).
Experience with Azure Monitor and database insights for monitoring.
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