Oracle Data Engineer with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Oracle Data Engineer to support the modernization of a mission-critical government information system. This role focuses on Oracle 19c database administration, supporting both on-premises infrastructure and AWS RDS environments. The Database Engineer will be responsible for database design, performance optimization, security, backup/recovery, migrations, and integrations with enterprise applications. This is a Hybrid role (1-2 days remote), and candidates must be able to work on-site in either Annapolis Junction, MD, Washington D.C., or Reston, VA.

Responsibilities of the Oracle Data Engineer:
* Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle 19c databases across on-premises infrastructure and AWS RDS environments, including database creation, schema design, patching, upgrades, performance tuning, monitoring, and production support.

* Design and implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and Oracle security hardening strategies to ensure data integrity, availability, and compliance with government security requirements.

* Support enterprise application integrations by optimizing database interactions with Java applications, SAP Business Intelligence reporting frameworks, and Apache Solr indexing while assisting with database migrations from VMware/on-premises environments to AWS RDS.

* Troubleshoot complex production database issues, implement compliance controls (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar), maintain technical documentation, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to ensure reliable database operations. Qualifications for the Oracle Data Engineer:
* 13+ years of experience in database administration, systems engineering, information technology, or a related technical field with comparable responsibilities.

* Bachelor's degree may substitute for 4 years of experience;
Master's degree may substitute for 6 years of experience.

* Extensive experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments across both AWS RDS and on-premises infrastructure.

* Experience with database schema design, performance tuning, optimization, Oracle patching and upgrades, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, Oracle security hardening, and production troubleshooting.

* Experience integrating Oracle databases with enterprise Java applications, SAP Business Intelligence reporting, and Apache Solr indexing.

* Knowledge of database monitoring solutions, VMware-to-AWS migration strategies, government compliance frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar), and technical documentation.

* Active Top Secret (w/ SCI eligibility) clearance, (active TS/SCI with CI Poly preferred).

* Desired
* Experience supporting large-scale government modernization or cloud migration initiatives.

* Experience working within classified or highly regulated government environments. Compensation for the Oracle Data Engineer:
* Salary Range: $150,000 - $210,000
* depending on experience
* * Comprehensive Benefits:
Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, PTO, Holidays, Sick Leave if required by law This job opens for applications on 07/21. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-MS1 #LI-HYBRID /SQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Database Optimization, Oracle Patching, Oracle Upgrades, Oracle Security, Security Hardening, Database Security, Backup and Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, High Availability, Data Integrity, Database Monitoring, Production Support, Production Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Java Integration, Enterprise Java, JDBC, SAP Business Intelligence, SAP BI, Apache Solr, Solr Indexing, Enterprise Applications, VMware, VMware Migration, Cloud Migration, AWS Migration, Oracle to AWS, Technical Documentation, FISMA, FedRAMP, Government Compliance, Compliance Controls, Classified Environment, Government Systems, TS/SCI, CI Poly, Polygraph