Senior Database Architect - Remote | DoD Security

Empower AI; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower AI in Roanoke/Remote is seeking a Database Team Lead to oversee database engineering for customer applications across Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud environments. You will architect, deploy, and manage critical database platforms with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of database administration experience, strong DoD/STIG knowledge, and hands-on leadership in enterprise settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in database administration and architecture.
• 10-15 years relevant experience.
• Five or more years' experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, POSTGRES, MYSQL, and cloud database environments.
• Knowledge of database administration responsibilities.
• Ability to relate to customers in a professional manner.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IAVM.

Responsibilities

• Architect infrastructure and install/configure database software products across Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud database environments.
• Maintain database environments to meet availability and performance standards.
• Assist in scheduling deployment activity and new database installations.
• Develop security standards and ensure all databases meet ALTESS and Army security requirements.
• Develop and maintain database monitoring and administrative dashboards for proactive database management.
• Apply thorough knowledge of Cyber Command STIG processes and procedures.
• Perform Security Readiness Reviews (SRR) and document findings in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation.

Skills

Database administration

Architecture experience

App server architecture

Oracle

MSSQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Cloud databases

Customer relations

DoD Secret Clearance

Python

PowerShell

DoD STIGs

IAVM

Education

10-15 years

Job description

Empower AI in Roanoke/Remote is seeking a Database Team Lead to oversee database engineering for customer applications across Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud environments. You will architect, deploy, and manage critical database platforms with a focus on security, performance, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of database administration experience, strong DoD/STIG knowledge, and hands-on leadership in enterprise settings.