Lead DB Engineer/Administrator (Secret Clearance)

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JOB SUMMARY:

The

Lead Database Engineer and Administrator

serves as the

high-level

technical authority for software engineering

on a

Tech Refresh contract

based in Colorado Springs, Colorado

.

This

role provides deep technical

expertise

in

enterprise Oracle database

architecture, development methodologies, system integration, and emerging technologies. The

Senior Principal Software Engineer

leads complex

database

design initiatives,

advises

leadership on technical strategy, and ensures engineering solutions meet mission, security, scalability, and performance requirements.

The

candidate

collaborates closely with program leadership, architects, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to design and implement advanced software solutions supporting enterprise systems, cloud environments, and mission-critical platforms.

• This project delivers a mission-assured technical refresh of the CCIC2S Oracle database and RHEL operating environments, upgrading legacy systems to Oracle 19c and RHEL 9.7 while preserving full operational continuity.  It includes comprehensive engineering, integration, cybersecurity, testing, and deployment activities to ensure zero data loss, improved performance, strengthened security, and seamless compatibility across all CCIC2S mission systems.
• Location will be north Colorado Springs initially and future work at Chidlaw and Peterson AFB occasionally.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Technical lead experience to guide the database team, able establish priorities for tasking, and proactively address risks to achieve successful project outcomes.

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for software engineering practices, frameworks, and architecture across programs and projects.

Lead the design and development of

Oracle Database Upgrade solution for a

complex

enterprise

.

Provide significant input into the technical solution design and architect the upgrade path for Oracle, including compatibility analysis, data migration strategies, and performance tuning.

Provide input into the design for the RHEL migration plan, covering kernel compatibility, package updates, and security hardening.

Be responsible for

analyzing, creating, manipulating, and organizing database systems.

Modify Oracle database schemas, static data load, and program documentation.

Consolidate

customer data to make it easily accessible and readable to users throughout their community.

Work closely with the development team to update database storage architecture, troubleshoot technical issues, and create visual layouts to display data.

Be responsible for

developing strategic procedures and upgrades, improving database infrastructures, and managing DB

systems configuration.

Be handling a broad range of software and other programming tasks to ensure that their systems integrations are

functional

Be defining integration strategies and methods and then planning them in accordance with established deadlines and

time schedules.

Full life-cycle development including requirements analysis, architecture and design, coding, testing, integration,

performance

analysis

and Data Migration

Ensures

software standards are met.

Establish and

maintain

software development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.

Evaluate and recommend

new technologies

• , tools,
• and frameworks to improve system capabilities and development efficiency.

Support program managers and leadership with technical planning, system modernization strategies, and risk mitigation.

Translate mission or business requirements into technical solutions and system designs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field.

10

• + years of software engineering experience including enterprise database development
• , design, debug, and integration of various technologies

Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application

Certification Requirements: DoD 8570 IAT Level II and any Database Certification

Requires a strong background in Oracle database development and Linux

E

xperience with integration of COTS/GOTS/FOSS hardware and software into existing infrastructures.

Experience with Oracle RMAN, Data Pump,

GoldenGate

• , and Oracle Enterprise Manager
• .

Experience

of

RHEL system administration,

SELinux

,

systemd

, and kernel tuning.