Database Engineer / Oracle DBA (TS/SCI w/ FS Poly)

Northwest Talent Solutions LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Northwest Talent Solutions LLC is seeking a Database Engineer / Oracle DBA for an onsite role in Maryland. The position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly and a strong background in Oracle database engineering. You will work on large-scale, highly secure systems that are crucial for national security.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and be well-versed in SQL, data replication, and performance tuning. The compensation ranges from $220K to $260K with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of database engineering / DBA experience required.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly within the last 5–6 years.
• Experience with large, complex, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and support enterprise database architectures for complex systems.
• Perform core DBA functions including data migration and user administration.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and SQL / PL-SQL queries.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate technical solutions.

Skills

Oracle

SQL / PL-SQL

Database engineering

Data replication

Performance tuning

Backup/recovery

Scripting (Python, Bash, Perl, JavaScript)

Programming (Java preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

About the job Database Engineer / Oracle DBA (TS/SCI w/ FS Poly)

Maryland (Onsite)
$220K – $260K | Full Benefits

Join a Mission-Critical Intelligence Program

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading government contractor, for a Database Engineer / Oracle DBA supporting high-impact Intelligence Community programs.

This role is focused on large-scale, highly secure, distributed systems with demanding performance, availability, and security requirements.

If you have an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (FS Poly) and deep experience in Oracle database engineering, this is a high-priority opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Design and support enterprise database architectures for complex systems
• Perform core DBA functions:
  • Data migration, replication, performance tuning
  • Backup, recovery, and user administration
• Develop and optimize:
  • Database schemas
  • SQL / PL-SQL queries
  • Scripts and automation
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:
  • Systems engineering
  • Integration and test teams
  • Information assurance
• Participate in Agile / PI Planning activities
• Maintain detailed technical and system documentation

What You Bring:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (FS Poly)
  • Must be within the last 5–6 years
  • Must align with Maryland IC customer requirements
• 10+ years of database engineering / DBA experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Oracle (primary)
  • SQL / PL-SQL
• Experience with:
  • Data replication, performance tuning, backup/recovery
  • Scripting (Python, Bash, Perl, JavaScript)
  • Programming (Java preferred)
• Experience working in large, complex, distributed systems

Preferred:

• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Critical Requirements:

• TS/SCI with FS Poly REQUIRED (no exceptions)
• Must meet Maryland IC poly requirements
• 100% onsite role

Why This Opportunity?

• Highly competitive compensation ($220K–$260K)
• Work on mission-critical national security systems
• Long-term program stability with a top-tier contractor
• Opportunity to solve complex, high-scale data challenges

  If you meet the clearance requirements and are ready for a high-impact role, we'd love to connect and share more details.