Database Administrator (DBA)

Veracity Engineering; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Veracity Engineering seeks an experienced DBA / Application Developer to support the FAA ATO Cybersecurity Group. The role covers full lifecycle design, development, and maintenance of Oracle-based databases and web apps for critical cybersecurity operations.

Ideal candidates have deep Oracle expertise, application development experience, and a background in government cybersecurity environments. This position offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related IT field; 5 years experience may substitute.
• Master’s degree or MBA may substitute for degree and 3 years experience.
• PhD in related field may substitute for degree and 7 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle database schemas including tables, triggers, stored procedures, packages, and jobs.
• Implement and maintain Oracle AQ for XML processing and PL/SQL notifications.
• Apply Oracle Flashback for deployment management and recovery.
• Perform Oracle database upgrades, patching, and performance tuning.
• Develop Oracle APEX web applications for cybersecurity data management.
• Develop Java applications for database operations and integration tasks.
• Write and maintain PL/SQL for data export and migration.
• Develop Excel macros to transform large datasets for uploads.
• Enforce RBAC and data governance in application layers.
• Reverse engineer and rehost legacy apps with minimal documentation.
• Support cybersecurity toolsets and Archer platform data migration and integration.
• Manage access to tools and data repositories per FAA/DOT policies.
• Provide guidance and training to other developers and DBAs.
• Assist Linux admins with patching and environment issues.
• Maintain project management using Redmine; create user docs.
• Lead or senior contributor on database and application projects.

Skills

Oracle DB

PL/SQL

Oracle APEX

Java

SQL scripting

Security knowledge

Linux

Data migration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT

Master’s or MBA substitution

PhD substitution

Tools

Redmine

Oracle tools

Job description

Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Veracity Engineering is an industry leader in aviation engineering and management consulting. We apply proven principles and innovative approaches to solve tomorrow’s problems today. Since 2001, Veracity’s staff of experienced, passionate, and creative professionals has provided our government and commercial clients with innovative solutions to modernize air traffic systems and advance global initiatives in safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Veracity is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) / Application Developer to support the ATO Cybersecurity Group at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is responsible for the full lifecycle design, development, and maintenance of Oracle-based database systems and web applications that support critical cybersecurity program activities, tools, and operations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database technologies, application development, and experience working within a government cybersecurity environment.

Essential Functions:

Database Administration

• Design, develop, and maintain Oracle database schemas including tables, triggers, stored procedures, packages, and scheduled jobs
• Implement and maintain Oracle Advanced Queueing (AQ) for XML message processing and PL/SQL notification handling
• Apply Oracle Flashback technology for deployment management and error recovery to ensure reliable software releases
• Perform Oracle database upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
• Develop and maintain automated database reload and replication scripts to support dev/test environment management

Application Development

• Design and develop Oracle APEX web applications supporting cybersecurity program data management, including dashboards, reports, data entry screens, and file management interfaces
• Develop and maintain Java applications for database operations, file extraction, and system integration tasks
• Write and maintain PL/SQL code for data export, migration, and application logic
• Develop Excel macros and scripts to consolidate and transform large datasets for database upload
• Build role-based access controls and business rules into application layers to enforce security and data governance
• Perform reverse engineering and rehosting of legacy applications with minimal documentation

Cybersecurity Tools Support

• Support the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and testing of cybersecurity toolsets for the ATO Cybersecurity Group
• Support development and integration of Asset Management and Cybersecurity Threat Modeling tools
• Assist with the Archer Cybersecurity platform, including data migration, specification writing, and integration programming
• Manage access to cybersecurity tools and data repositories in accordance with FAA, DOT, and organizational policies
• Maintain and support online data repositories accessible only by authorized stakeholders
• Serve as technical lead or senior contributor on database and application development projects
• Collaborate closely with the federal lead and cybersecurity engineering management to align development efforts with program priorities
• Provide technical guidance and training to other developers and DBAs on tools, processes, and best practices
• Assist Linux administrators with system troubleshooting, particularly related to patching and application environments
• Maintain development project management using tools such as Redmine or equivalent platforms
• Create clear user documentation including step-by-step guides, screenshots, tables of figures, and tables of contents

Multiple Positions Available:

• Mid to Senior Level (Level 3-Level 1): 10 – 20+ years of relevant experience

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related information technology field.
• 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s Degree or MBA in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience.
• PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 7 years’ experience.

At Veracity, we want our employees to excel and grow professionally. With an emphasis on continuing education, we demonstrate our commitment to employee growth and development by providing tuition reimbursement for education and certifications. In addition to tuition reimbursement, we offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: competitive health benefits package, paid time off, 401K matching, and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements (Standard for all U.S. Positions)

• Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be considered.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the U.S. For U.S. employment opportunities, Veracity hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H, or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on the shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Veracity will require proof of work authorization.
• Must be willing to execute Veracity’s Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement which requires, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure

Veracity believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, gender identity/expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Veracity will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.