Database Engineer / Oracle DBA

WOOD Consulting Services, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Agile team as a Senior Database Engineer specializing in Oracle Database Administration. This role supports a critical cryptographic key management program impacting national security. You'll leverage DEVOPS best practices and cutting-edge tools in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will engage in database engineering activities, including architecture, design, and performance tuning, while collaborating with technical professionals in an Agile setting. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful government projects while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO policy

Opportunities for training and certifications

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance programs

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with Oracle expertise.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for database engineering of large-scale systems.
• Support database design, development, and implementation activities.

Skills

Database Administration

Oracle SQL/PLSQL

Data Migration

Data Replication

Performance Tuning

JavaScript

Bash/Linux Shell Scripting

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle Database

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

Database Engineer / Oracle DBA

Location

US-MD-Annapolis Junction | US-VA-Alexandria

Job ID

WOOD-0010

# Positions

1

Experience (Years)

10

Category

Software Engineering

Overview

Database Engineer / Oracle DBA

woodcons.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$165,000 - $200,000

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: Join our dynamic Agile team as a Senior Database Engineer, specializing as an Oracle Database Administrator, to support a critical cryptographic key management program that impacts national security. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging DEVOPS best practices and cutting-edge tools.The selected candidate will support a complex system with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements, and will provide database engineering expertise in one or more of the following areas: architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design/implementation, testing, and documentation. She/he will analyze user requirements and system requirements specifications and will develop system architecture and system design documentation. She/he will support the development of system configuration documentation, including designs for capacity and performance planning. The selected individual will perform database engineering activities to include risk assessments and analyses of alternatives for a variety of system related issues and concerns. She/he will provide solutions to challenging technical problems in distributed data replication, concurrent data access, and high availability.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will provide guidance and support for database engineering of large-scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems that are part of a large complex network environment with geographically distributed components. She/he will interface with technical managers, system and software integration engineers, test engineers, information assurance engineers, and other project team members in an Agile environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing database engineering practices to ensure the proper degree of engineering rigor is applied to all assigned tasks. She/he will be responsible for communicating with and effectively collaborating with internal technical professionals on a day-to-day basis, and with POCs from customer organizations when necessary. The selected individual will actively participate in Program Increment Planning and related Agile team activities. Assigned duties may include:

Supporting database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Supporting the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Supporting the development of long-term and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assisting in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translating requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.
• Assisting in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Developing requirement recommendations from a project's inception to its conclusion for a particular Business and IT subject matter area (i.e. simple to complex systems).
• Developing database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• If not located at the MD location, some short-duration travel may be required to support quarterly PI Planning sessions in MD.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Database Administrator to include proficiency in tasks such as data migration, data replication, user administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning, issue investigation, issue resolution, and general administration.

• Must have a good understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

• Must have experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.

• Must have experience scripting with JavaScript, Bash/Linux shell scripting (in general), Perl, and/or Python.

• Must have knowledge of programming languages to include Java.

• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices.

• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking.

• Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently, and with a team, in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of high-level, in-depth database experience.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.
• Experience with Cassandra.
• Experience with MongoDB.

About WOOD

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.