Senior Oracle Developer/DBA (Secret Clearance Required) - DEA

ITC Federal, LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

11 Federal Holidays

3 weeks Paid Time Off

Job summary

ITC Federal, LLC seeks a Senior Oracle Developer/DBA to lead the design, development, and optimization of Oracle databases for DEA mission-critical systems. The role bridges application development and database infrastructure, delivering scalable data structures and high-performing code in a federal environment.

You will deploy multitenant architectures with PDBs, tune complex SQL and PL/SQL, and guide teams on data modeling, security, and best practices while ensuring compliance with federal

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Engineer/Developer/DBA.
• Hands-on with Oracle 23ai/26ai architecture and features.
• Experience designing and managing Oracle Pluggable Databases (PDBs).
• Extensive data modeling using ER/Studio or Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler.
• 7–10 years in large, complex SQL development, PL/SQL, and modern Oracle IDEs.
• Expert knowledge of Oracle Internals, execution plans, indexing, and OEM tuning.
• Experience with data integration, metadata management, and analytical data stores.
• Active Secret clearance (and ability to obtain DEA Public Trust).

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and develop Oracle database systems for DEA missions.
• Lead multitenant architecture using PDBs within CDBs.
• Tune complex SQL queries; optimize execution plans and use modern Oracle features.
• Mentor application teams on SQL best practices and PL/SQL optimization.
• Collaborate with data architects on logical/physical models.
• Assist with metadata management and resolving semantic conflicts across sources.
• Participate in data archiving, lifecycle management, and decommissioning.
• Maintain security posture per federal DEA controls and patch management.

Skills

SQL development

PL/SQL

Performance tuning

Data modeling

Multitenant architecture

Data integration

Mentorship

Tools

ER/Studio

Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler

OEM Cloud Control

Oracle Enterprise Manager

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Senior Oracle Developer/DBA

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full time

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA – Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 days remote after initial 30 days fully onsite)

POSITION TIMING: Active Secret clearance required; must also be able to obtain and maintain a DEA Public Trust clearance (processing time: 4–6 weeks, must be completed prior to start)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 3 weeks' Paid Time Off

ITC Federal, LLC (ITC) connects technology advancements in automation and AI, customer experience, and financial services to solve government mission challenges, enabling smoother operational efficiency and bolstering national security. We leverage the latest technology innovations and proven approaches to better serve the mission and support the DHS, DOJ, and DoW workforce, customers, and programs, regardless of scale or complexity. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

ITC Federal is seeking an experienced Database Developer/DBA to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In this role, you will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for the design, architecture, and development of Oracle database management systems. Acting as a key bridge between application development and database infrastructure, you will build efficient, scalable data structures and high-performing code that meet the demanding requirements of a federal law enforcement environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data modeling, multitenant isolation, access path optimization, and data security, with the ability to evaluate and recommend both cloud and on‑premise DBMS solutions. You will also define database development standards and contribute to technical strategy through presentations and guidance on advanced DBMS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Application & Initiative Support: Support Special Operations initiatives through advanced database design, relational and dimensional data modeling, and Linux-based Oracle database development.
• Multitenant Architecture: Architecture and manage isolated data workloads using Oracle Pluggable Databases (PDBs) within Container Databases (CDBs).
• Performance Tuning: Assist in diagnosing and tuning complex data analytical queries, optimizing execution plans, and leveraging Oracle 23ai/26ai modern performance features (such as AI Vector Search and advanced In-Memory analytics).
• Developer Collaboration: Provide deep technical expertise and mentorship to application development teams on SQL best practices, data types, and PL/SQL optimization.
• Data Architecture: Collaborate with data architects on logical data models and seamlessly translate them into optimal physical database structures designed to perform efficiently under high-load profiles.
• Data Integration: Assist with metadata management and the resolution of semantic conflicts resulting from the integration of disparate data sources.
• Lifecycle Management: Assist with database decommissioning efforts and the architecture, design, and partitioning of the online archive data store.
• Security & Compliance: Maintain the security posture of the Linux Oracle platform in accordance with federal DEA control sets, access controls, and automated patch management.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience as an Oracle Database Engineer, Developer, or Developer DBA.
• Oracle Expertise: Deep, hands‑on experience with modern Oracle versions, specifically focusing on Oracle 23ai / 26ai architecture and features.
• Multitenancy: Proven experience designing and managing applications within Oracle Pluggable Databases (PDBs).
• Data Modeling: Extensive experience in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling using state‑of‑the‑art tools (e.g., ER/Studio, Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler).
• Development Skills: 7–10 years of expertise in large, complex SQL query development, advanced PL/SQL (stored procedures, packages, triggers), and modern Oracle development IDEs.
• Performance Optimization: Expert‑level knowledge of Oracle Internals, execution plans, indexing strategies, and automated performance tuning via Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Cloud Control.
• Integration: Demonstrated experience in data integration, metadata management, and analytical data stores.
• Minimum of an active Secret security clearance, required

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard office environment; ability to lift 25 pounds.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.