Oracle Engineer / Database Administrator (TS/SCI with Poly REQUIRED)

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Database Engineer to design and administer a complex data infrastructure supporting high-volume data processing. This role requires collaboration across teams and expertise in managing diverse database environments, particularly utilizing Oracle technologies. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has extensive experience in database management and security.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in database engineering and administration.
• Experience with Oracle databases, including installation and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of both RDBMS and NoSQL technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data infrastructure for customer needs.
• Collaborate with teams to maintain and enhance data systems.
• Develop unique solutions to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Database lifecycle management

Database security analysis

Oracle PL/SQL

SQL

Linux Administration

Shell Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Database Engineer, this candidate will lead the design, implementation and testing of a complex data infrastructure in support of our customer needs. This candidate will work with network, systems, and application engineers to manage the database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing infrastructure. They will use a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques, which includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements. This individual will work closely with the customer; project managers; and engineers to facilitate communication to all stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineers to support a high volume and complex data system

• Assist with the design of network architectures based on customer data requirements and industry best practices

• Provide recommendations on how best to support ongoing maintenance and enhancements of data systems and platforms

• Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Write and update technical documentation such as data system documentation

• Location: On-Site

• Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

• At least eight (8) years of related experience in database engineering and administration of systems for complex and high-volume data processing, using a variety of ingest methods and data management techniques

• Management includes a variety of data types, database functionality, compliance standards and availability requirements

• Demonstrated experience designing, installing, administrating, upgrading, patching, and performance tuning Oracle databases

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience performing all aspects in the lifecycle of database engineering and administration, including design to meet customer needs, install, deploy, data migration, maintenance, backup/recovery, patch, and upgrade

• Ability to perform database security analysis and vulnerability remediation process

• Demonstrated experience managing database systems in conjunction with datastore systems in high availability, system redundancy environments

• Current and practical expertise using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus and SQL Developer

• Extensive experience in: database architecture, design, and processing models as well as extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid

• Experience with Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience with Oracle engineered systems such as Exadata

• Experience with administration and configuration of database solutions for document and geospatial data/capabilities

• Prior experience supporting database systems for the customeror the IC for CT mission

• Prior experience supporting database systems for data collections unique to the Sponsor or the IC

• Experience delivering or integrating solutions using RDBMS technologies and NoSQL technologies

• Competence writing, changing, and understanding scripting in various languages such as Windows, Korn/Bash, Perl, Python

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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