Remote Application DBA - Oracle/SQL Server, DoD Security

VMD Corp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions seeks an Application Database Administrator (Secret) to administer Oracle and SQL Server databases across hybrid environments, ensuring secure, high‑performing data operations for DoD procurement systems.

The role emphasizes tuning, modernization, migrations, and collaboration with ETL and data teams, with a requirement for active Secret clearance and DoD‑compliant practices.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Application DBA in a large enterprise.
• Experience with DoD 8140 cybersecurity compliance and secure database administration.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle 19c/12c (SQL/PL SQL, performance tuning, Data Guard, RMAN, AWR, OEM/cloud monitoring).
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server administration (T-SQL, indexing, query tuning, job management, performance optimization).
• Experience with infrastructure components supporting Oracle/SQL Server workloads (VMs, networking, storage, identity).
• Experience supporting modernization initiatives, schema optimization, stored procedures, and data movement across Oracle/SQL Server.
• Familiarity with automation and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Understanding of cloud security, IAM, encryption, and access control.
• IA Level: IAT II Computing Environment: OCA18 or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Oracle 19c/12c databases, schemas, configurations, and security across hybrid environments.
• Perform performance tuning and support high‑availability workloads for Oracle and SQL Server.
• Implement and validate backup and recovery strategies, including Oracle RMAN, Data Guard, SQL Server backup/restore, and HA/DR configurations.
• Support database refactoring, patching, upgrades, and migrations from on‑premises Oracle/SQL Server environments and managed SQL Server VMs.
• Collaborate with ETL, reporting, and data quality teams to ensure accurate and reliable data flows across multiple database platforms.
• Monitor, log, automate, and secure Oracle and SQL Server workloads, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support batch processes, integrations, and application components interacting with multi‑platform database environments.
• Assist modernization initiatives including schema optimization, stored procedure refactoring, query optimization, and data movement across Oracle and SQL Server ecosystems.

Skills

DoD cybersecurity compliance

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery planning

Data security controls

Multi-platform data operations

Automation and scripting concepts

Cloud security principles

IA Level IAT II Computing Environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

OCA18 certification or equivalent

Tools

Oracle 19c/12c

SQL Server

PL/SQL

RMAN

Data Guard

ASM

OEM/cloud monitoring

T-SQL

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Azure DevOps

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions seeks an Application Database Administrator (Secret) to administer Oracle and SQL Server databases across hybrid environments, ensuring secure, high‑performing data operations for DoD procurement systems.

The role emphasizes tuning, modernization, migrations, and collaboration with ETL and data teams, with a requirement for active Secret clearance and DoD‑compliant practices.