Senior Database Engineer

Platinum Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Technologies is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to support the Defense Enclave Services program for DISA and the DoD Fourth Estate. You will manage Oracle, SQL Server, and Azure SQL environments to ensure reliability and security in restricted environments.

Eligible candidates hold an active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT with 8+ years of experience. The role requires working in DoD-focused facilities and follows strict security guidelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on database engineering and admin experience.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of DoD STIGs and security practices.
• Strong scripting and automation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize Oracle/SQL Server/Azure SQL environments.
• Ensure availability, performance, security, and data integrity across prod and non-prod.
• Perform patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with IdM, cybersecurity, and IT teams to support DoD missions.
• Maintain documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

SQL

Database tuning

Troubleshooting

Security administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

8+ years of experience

DoD 8140/8570 certified (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure SQL

Job description

Who we are.

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in PaaS, Cybersecurity & AI Platform development for the Defense and Federal Sectors. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

You.

Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for a Senior Database Engineer supporting the Defense Enclave Services (DES) program for DISA and the DoD Fourth Estate. This role supports secure, reliable enterprise database operations and modernization across Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL environments.

Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

What you get to do.

Database Engineering and Operations

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise database environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Azure SQL.
• Ensure database availability, performance, reliability, security, and integrity across production and non-production environments.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Perform database performance tuning, patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, and routine lifecycle maintenance.
• Monitor database health, resource utilization, and operational performance to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Support database operations within classified and security-restricted DoD environments.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.

Database Modernization and Systems Integration

• Support modernization of legacy database environments, including migration from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions.
• Assist with database architecture, schema design, data migration, replication, and system integration.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, scripts, and database processes.
• Support database connectivity, secure application integrations, and data exchange between enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with Identity Management (IdM), infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams to maintain and improve mission-critical services.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Automation, Security, and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement automation to streamline database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
• Use scripting and automation technologies to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and minimize operational risk.
• Implement database security controls, including access management, auditing, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.
• Apply applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and security configuration standards.
• Participate in incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes within an ITIL-based operational environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve database performance, strengthen operational resilience, and reduce recurring incidents.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to assess and implement practical engineering improvements.

Required Skills.

• Minimum eight (8+) years of demonstrated hands-on technical experience in database engineering, database administration, enterprise IT operations, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience administering and supporting enterprise relational database technologies, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, database troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production database environments, including patching, upgrades, backups, recovery, security administration, and incident resolution.
• Experience with database migration, data integrity, and systems integration concepts.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux operating environments.
• Ability to independently investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and engineering teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills.
• Active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Current DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification satisfying the applicable position requirements, such as Security+ CE or an approved equivalent.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an approved equivalent combination of education, technical training, industry certifications, and additional directly applicable professional experience, consistent with contract labor category requirements.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.