Database Engineer 3

Columbia Technology Partners; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

Retirement 401(k)

PTO & Leave

Career growth stipend

Life & AD&D

Profit sharing bonus

Referral program

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners seeks a Database Engineer 3 to provide expert database architecture, design, development, and administration for mission-critical systems. You will support the full lifecycle from requirements through deployment and operations.

Responsibilities include Oracle DB/EM/Data Guard administration, performance tuning, and automation. U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance with polygraph are required.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Database Engineer in similar scope
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 5 extra years equivalent experience
• Extensive Oracle Database, Enterprise Manager, and Data Guard experience
• Strong Linux OS, command-line, and Bash scripting
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT II certification compliance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and object-oriented database solutions that support mission and business requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Develop database structures and schemas that align with system architecture, balancing performance and security.
• Create and maintain database parser software, loading tools, ad-hoc queries, scripts, macros, and automation.
• Analyze and evaluate database performance, improvements, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and recommend short- and long-term database administration and design strategies.
• Build and support complex database solutions using ODBC, cloud storage/retrieval, and data integration technologies.
• Translate customer requirements into effective database architectures and solutions.
• Lead database development efforts and provide direction for design, implementation, and modernization.

Skills

Database design

Oracle Database & Data Guard

Linux administration

DoD 8570 IAT II

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Oracle Data Guard

ODBC

Job description

Description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Database Engineer 3 to provide technical expertise in database architecture, design, development, implementation, and administration for mission‑critical systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining database solutions that support complex data storage, retrieval, analysis, and processing requirements while ensuring performance, scalability, security, and reliability. The Database Engineer will work throughout the system lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through testing, deployment, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain relational and object‑oriented database solutions that support mission and business requirements.
• Install, configure, patch, and administer Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard environments.
• Develop database structures and schemas that align with overall system architecture while balancing performance, scalability, security, retention, and distribution requirements.
• Create and maintain database parser software, database loading software, ad‑hoc queries, scripts, macros, and automation solutions.
• Analyze and evaluate database performance, system improvements, optimization opportunities, and maintenance activities.
• Develop and recommend short‑ and long‑term database administration and design strategies.
• Build and support complex database solutions utilizing Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), cloud‑based storage and retrieval methodologies, and data integration technologies.
• Translate customer requirements and data needs into effective database architectures and technical solutions.
• Lead database development efforts and provide technical direction for database design, implementation, and modernization activities.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) additional years of Database Engineer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and patching Oracle Database, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Data Guard.
• Strong experience with Linux operating systems, Linux command‑line administration, and Bash scripting.
• DoD 8570.01‑M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification compliance required.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting MongoDB environments.
• Experience with cloud‑based database storage, retrieval, and management solutions.
• Experience developing complex database queries, automation scripts, and data transformation processes.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑scale database architecture, performance tuning, and high‑availability solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance required.
• CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical: 3 superior plans, both in‑network and out‑of‑network options.
• Vision & Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401(k) – 6% company contribution.
• PTO & Leave: Generous paid time off plans, including Jury Duty, Bereavement & Military Leave.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 for approved career‑related learning, training, education, or tuition.
• Life & AD&D/Disability: Peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End‑of‑year cash added to your bottom line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Incentives ranging from $7,000–$20,000 if referral joins the team.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statement

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.