Database Engineer

Red Arch Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee healthcare premiums

HaloScripts prescription service

Generous PTO

401K with match

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support modernization of a government information system.

The role focuses on Oracle 19c database administration across on‑premises and AWS RDS, including schema design, performance tuning, backups, and security hardening. You will collaborate with Java developers, support SAP BI reporting, and ensure integration with Apache Solr indexing.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments.
• Experience with Oracle database administration in on‑premises and AWS RDS.
• Experience designing and implementing schemas for enterprise applications.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience establishing 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 preferred).
• Experience implementing compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar).
• Experience deploying and maintaining database monitoring tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Oracle 19c databases in 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.
• Establish and maintain robust backup and restore procedures.
• Implement Oracle database security hardening measures.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and ensure data availability.
• Optimize database interactions with Java application components.
• Support SAP BI reporting requirements and queries.
• Ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes.
• Deploy and maintain database monitoring tools; document procedures.
• Obtain and maintain required TS/SCI clearance.

Skills

Oracle 19c

Database administration

Performance tuning

Backup and restore

Security hardening

Troubleshooting production issues

Java integration

Solr indexing

Data integrity

Documentation

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution

Tools

AWS RDS

Job description

Red Arch is hiring a Database Engineer to join our team!

Position Detail:

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

Education and Experience:

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

Required Quals:

• 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

Desired Quals:

• TS/SCI with an in-scope polygraph
• Plan and execute database migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS RDS
• Experience supporting Business Intelligence reporting requirements (SAP BI preferred)

Work locations: Annapolis Jct. MD, Washington DC, or Reston VA.

Salary range for this position: $150,000-205,000 #CJ

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
• HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
• Generous PTO.
• 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
• Annualized bonus compensation.
• Spot bonuses for hard work.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 529 College Saving Plan.
• College Loan Pay Back Program.
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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