Database Team Lead - Oracle, SQL Server & Cloud (Remote)

Peraton; Radford (VA); Remote; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton, a national security leader, seeks a senior Database Architect to lead and secure enterprise databases across on-prem and cloud platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and Army-aligned security standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with DoD customers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include DoD 8140 qualification, active DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and 12+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years w/o a degree; 10+ years with AS/AA; 8+ years with BS/BA; 6+ years with MS/MA
• DoD 8140 qualified at intermediate level for database admin
• Active DoD security clearance
• US Citizenship required
• Experience in database administration and architecture
• 5+ years with database architecture in large enterprise environments
• Knowledge of multiple database environments and cloud databases
• Familiarity with DISA STIG processes and POA&M documentation
• Ability to collaborate with customers professionally

Responsibilities

• Architect, install, and configure database software across Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL and cloud environments.
• Maintain database environments for availability and performance.
• Schedule deployments and new database installations.
• Develop database security standards and ensure all databases meet ALTESS and Army security requirements.
• Build and maintain database monitoring and dashboards for proactive management.
• Apply DISA STIGs, perform SRRs and document findings in POA&Ms.
• Lead and mentor the database team.

Skills

Database architecture

Customer interaction

Team leadership

Security compliance

Problem solving

Education

DoD 8140 qualified (DCWF 421)

Active DoW Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS RDS/Azure SQL

Job description

Peraton, a national security leader, seeks a senior Database Architect to lead and secure enterprise databases across on-prem and cloud platforms, ensuring availability, performance, and Army-aligned security standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with DoD customers and cross-functional teams.

Requirements include DoD 8140 qualification, active DoD Secret clearance, US citizenship, and 12+ years of relevant experience.