ME00535-Database Engineer/Oracle Database Administrator

Momentumcareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental, vision, life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Database Engineer/Oracle Database Administrator to support a complex system with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements.

The role provides database engineering expertise across architecture, design, development, data flow, and documentation. Responsibilities include database design, development, testing, data migration, performance tuning, and writing ad hoc queries.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• 10+ years of high-level database experience.
• Experience as a Database Administrator (migration, replication, backup, tuning).
• Strong Oracle and/or NoSQL experience.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL/PLSQL and SQL.
• Scripting in JavaScript, Bash/Linux, Perl, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Support database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities.
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts.
• Support the development of long-term and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software.
• Translate 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.
• Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
• Develop 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).
• Develop database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.

Skills

SQL/PLSQL

Java

Shell scripting

NoSQL databases

Data migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Linux

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Database Engineer/Oracle Database Administrator to support a complex system with exacting interface, performance, and security requirements, and 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

Primary Responsibilities

• Support database design, development, implementation, information storage and retrieval, data flow, and analysis activities
• Support the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and/or maintenance efforts
• Support the development of long‑term and short‑term requirements for database administration and design
• Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software
• Translate 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
• Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
• Develop 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)
• Develop database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have at least 10 years of high-level, in-depth, dedicated database experience
• Must have in-depth 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 solid 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

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team
• Experience with Cassandra
• Experience with MongoDB

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.