OSS Database & Platform Engineer

CTG is seeking to fill an OSS Database & Platform Engineer position for our client.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced OSS Database & Platform Engineer to support and modernize mission‑critical Telecom OSS applications supporting TDM‑based landline telephony networks. This role is responsible for the administration, optimization, reliability, and modernization of database and platform environments across a complex hybrid infrastructure landscape.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Oracle and Informix databases, Linux platform administration, telecom operational support systems, and enterprise modernization initiatives involving cloud adoption, operating system migrations, and database transformation.

• Administer and support Oracle, Informix, and other enterprise database platforms.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning.
• Support Telecom OSS applications across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Lead and support modernization efforts involving migration from Solaris, HP-UX, and legacy Windows environments to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and modern Windows platforms.
• Monitor and optimize database and platform performance for high-volume operational systems.
• Support hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises data centers, Azure, and AWS Outposts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues involving databases, operating systems, middleware, and application platforms.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and network teams during transformation initiatives.
• Support the evolution of legacy TDM-based systems toward modern IP-based architectures.

• Oracle Database Administration
• Informix Database Administration
• Database Performance Tuning
• Backup, Recovery, Replication, and High Availability
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Telecom OSS Support
• Platform Engineering and Infrastructure Support
• Production Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Operating System Migrations and Modernization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Microsoft Azure
• AWS Outposts
• Solaris Administration
• HP-UX Administration
• Middleware Technologies
• Telecom Network Operations
• TDM-to-IP Transformation Initiatives
• Infrastructure Automation and Monitoring Tools

• 5+ years of database administration and platform engineering experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise telecom OSS environments.
• Proven experience with Oracle and Informix databases.
• Experience supporting Linux, UNIX, and Windows server environments.
• Experience working within large-scale production environments and modernization programs.
• Experience supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure deployments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law.

CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.