Database Engineer in Reston, Virginia at Integrity Technology

ITC is a Woman Owned Small Business delivering exceptional consultation to the U.S. Government in Systems/Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Solutions, Mission Operations/INTEL Analysis, and Management Services in order to enable our customers to solve the most challenging problems. With continued growth comes opportunity, and we are currently searching for a Top Secret SCI with polygraph-cleared Database Engineer.

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support the modernization of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database administration, specifically Oracle 19c, with proven experience in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments. You will be responsible for database creation, schema design and implementation, performance tuning, and establish robust backup and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. You will work closely with Java developers to optimize database interactions, support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements, and ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments, and strong documentation skills.

Position Responsibilities

Database Administration:

• Create and manage Oracle 19c databases in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments

• Design and implement database schemas to support application requirements

• Perform database performance tuning and optimization

• Execute patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases

Data Protection & Security:

• Establish and maintain robust backup and restore procedures

• Implement Oracle database security hardening measures

• Ensure data integrity and availability across all environments

• Develop and test disaster recovery plans

Migration & Integration:

• Optimize database interactions with Java application components

• Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements and queries

• Ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes

Compliance & Monitoring:

• Implement compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar)

• Deploy and maintain database monitoring tools

• Troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Obtain and maintain required security clearance

• Requires TS/SCI with FS or CI Polygraph
• 13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
• A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience
• Experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments
• Experience with Oracle database administration in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments
• Experience designing and implementing database schemas for enterprise applications
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques
• Experience establishing and maintaining backup and restore procedures for Oracle databases
• Experience implementing Oracle database security hardening measures
• Experience with patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases
• Experience optimizing database interactions with Java applications
• Experience integrating databases with search/indexing platforms (Apache Solr experience preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting complex database issues in production environments
• Experience implementing compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar frameworks)
• Experience deploying and maintaining database monitoring tools
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation for database systems
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US Citizenship

**Work location flexible- Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred

Desired:

• Plan and execute database migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS RDS
• Experience supporting Business Intelligence reporting requirements (SAP BI preferred)

Benefits for this position include:

• 401K plan with company contributions (safe harbor and profit sharing)
• 11 Federal holidays, 21 Days PTO
• Medical, Dental, & Vision with substantial company contributions
• Company provided Life, LTD and STD Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Referral Bonuses
• Performance Bonuses
• Tuition Assistance for Education, Training, and Professional certifications
• Career Development

Many factors can influence final salary including, but not limited to relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Final salary can also be influenced by a position’s geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

ITC is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition) citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.