- Requisition ID: 4296
- Standard Title:
- Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
- Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
- Work Type: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote)
- Shift: First
- Referral Eligibility: Eligible
- U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes
Position SummaryBase-2 Solutions is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support the modernization of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Oracle database administration, specifically Oracle 19c, with proven experience in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments. The role includes database creation, schema design and implementation, performance tuning, and establishing robust backup and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. The candidate will work closely with Java developers to optimize database interactions, support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements, and ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments, and strong documentation skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Create and manage Oracle 19c databases in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments.
- Design and implement database schemas to support application requirements.
- Perform database performance tuning and optimization.
- Execute patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases.
- Establish and maintain robust backup and restore procedures.
- Implement Oracle database security hardening measures.
- Ensure data integrity and availability across all environments.
- Develop and test disaster recovery plans.
- Optimize database interactions with Java application components.
- Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements and queries.
- Ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes.
- Implement compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar).
- Deploy and maintain database monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Required Qualifications- Experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments.
- Experience with Oracle database administration in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments.
- Experience designing and implementing database schemas for enterprise applications.
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Experience establishing and maintaining backup and restore procedures for Oracle databases.
- Experience implementing Oracle database security hardening measures.
- Experience with patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases.
- Experience optimizing database interactions with Java applications.
- Experience integrating databases with search/indexing platforms (Apache Solr experience preferred).
- Experience troubleshooting complex database issues in production environments.
- Experience implementing compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar frameworks).
- Experience deploying and maintaining database monitoring tools.
- Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation for database systems.
Preferred Qualifications- Plan and execute database migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS RDS.
- Experience supporting Business Intelligence reporting requirements (SAP Business Intelligence preferred).
Required Education and Experience Equivalency- Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience.
- Master's degree with 7 years of experience.
- No degree with 13+ years of experience.
Required CertificationsRequired Security Clearance- Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
Pay & Benefit HighlightsCompensation- Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
- Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
- Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health- 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
- 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
- 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection- 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
- 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
- 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
- 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement- 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
- 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave- Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
- 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance- Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).
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