Database Engineer

BigBear.ai; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBear.ai is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to modernize a critical government information system. The role focuses on Oracle 19c administration in both on-premises and AWS RDS, with schema design, performance tuning, and robust backup/restore procedures.

You will collaborate with Java developers, support SAP BI reporting, and ensure integration with Apache Solr indexing. A TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required, with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and thorough

Qualifications

• Experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments.
• Experience with Oracle on-premises and AWS RDS environments.
• Design and implement enterprise database schemas.
• Proficient in backup/restore procedures and security hardening.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Oracle 19c databases on-premises and AWS RDS.
• Design schemas to support application requirements.
• Tune performance and optimize database operations.
• Apply patch management and upgrades for Oracle databases.
• Establish backup/restore procedures and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with Java developers and SAP BI for reporting.
• Implement monitoring, security hardening, and DR plans.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Oracle 19c administration

Performance tuning

Backup & restore procedures

Security hardening

Disaster recovery planning

Java integration with DB

Solr integration

Compliance controls

Troubleshooting production issues

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

AWS RDS

Oracle 19c

Apache Solr

SAP BI

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai 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.

What you will do

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 environmentsCreate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
• Obtain and maintain required security clearance

What you need to have

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

What we'd like you to have

• 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)

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.