{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7b20ad0c82a3cb64d9ffb7ce","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b20ad0c82a3cb64d9ffb7ce","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b20ad0c82a3cb64d9ffb7ce","title":"Database Engineer","description":"Global Dimensions is a HUBZone-certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are a dynamic and growing organization delivering mission-focused solutions in language and cultural services, training and education, information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, and specialized operational support to the U.S. Government.\nGlobal Dimensions is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support the modernization of a critical government information system. This position plays a key role in designing, administering, securing, and optimizing Oracle database environments supporting mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Oracle Database 19c, database architecture, performance optimization, cloud migration, and enterprise database administration across both on-premises and AWS environments.\nThe Database Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, performance, and lifecycle management of Oracle 19c databases supporting enterprise applications. This role supports database modernization initiatives, including migration from on-premises infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS), while ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with federal government standards.\nThe Database Engineer will collaborate closely with software developers, system engineers, business intelligence teams, and cybersecurity professionals to optimize database performance, support reporting requirements, and ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications and search platforms.\nEssential Job Functions:\nDatabase Administration\nDesign, create, configure, and administer Oracle 19c databases in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments.\nDesign, implement, and maintain logical and physical database schemas supporting enterprise application requirements.\nMonitor database health and optimize system performance through tuning, indexing, query optimization, and resource management.\nPerform database capacity planning, storage management, and performance forecasting.\nExecute Oracle patch management, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance while minimizing operational downtime.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues affecting application availability and performance.\nDatabase Security & Data Protection\nDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.\nConfigure Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and automated backup solutions.\nImplement Oracle database security hardening in accordance with government security requirements and industry best practices.\nEnsure database integrity, availability, confidentiality, and resilience across development, testing, and production environments.\nSupport database auditing, encryption, access controls, and security monitoring.\nCloud Migration & System Integration\nPlan and execute Oracle database migrations from on-premises VMware environments to AWS RDS.\nOptimize database interactions supporting Java-based enterprise applications.\nSupport SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI) reporting, analytics, and query optimization.\nIntegrate Oracle databases with Apache Solr search and indexing services.\nCollaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and infrastructure teams to improve database performance and application scalability.\nCompliance & Monitoring\nImplement and maintain compliance with federal security frameworks, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and related government requirements.\nDeploy, configure, and maintain enterprise database monitoring and alerting tools.\nMonitor database performance, availability, capacity, and security.\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nParticipate in system modernization planning, architecture reviews, and technical design discussions.\nPerform additional duties as assigned in support of program objectives.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.\nMinimum 13 years of experience supporting enterprise database administration, database engineering, or related information technology disciplines.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for six (6) years of experience, consistent with contract requirements.\nExtensive experience administering Oracle Database 19c in enterprise production environments.\nExperience administering Oracle databases in both on-premises and Amazon Web Services (AWS) RDS environments.\nExperience designing and implementing enterprise database architectures and schemas.\nStrong knowledge of Oracle database performance tuning, SQL optimization, indexing strategies, and database optimization techniques.\nExperience implementing enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.\nExperience implementing Oracle database security hardening, auditing, encryption, and access controls.\nExperience performing Oracle database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.\nExperience optimizing database interactions with Java-based enterprise applications.\nExperience integrating enterprise databases with search and indexing platforms, preferably Apache Solr.\nExperience troubleshooting complex database issues in high-availability production environments.\nExperience implementing database controls supporting FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, or comparable federal cybersecurity frameworks.\nExperience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise database monitoring solutions.\nStrong technical writing and documentation skills.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.\nDesired Skills:\nActive TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.\nExperience planning and executing Oracle database migrations from VMware-based environments to AWS RDS.\nExperience supporting SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI) reporting environments.\nExperience supporting cloud modernization initiatives within federal government environments.\nExperience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), Data Guard, GoldenGate, or similar Oracle technologies.\nExperience supporting DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).\nExperience administering Linux-based database servers.\nFamiliarity with containerized environments and cloud-native database services.\nOracle Database Administrator (OCP) or other Oracle certifications.\nAWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government customers.\nAdditional Requirements:\nPreferred Work Location: Candidates located in or near Annapolis Junction, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; or Reston, Virginia are preferred.\nTelework: This position is eligible for telework in accordance with contract requirements and Government approval. Periodic onsite support at customer locations may be required based on mission needs.\nAbility to travel occasionally to customer or program locations as required.\nMust maintain all required security clearances and certifications throughout the duration of employment.","company":"Global Dimensions","rawCompany":"global dimensions","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T23:27:09.836Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Engineer","description":"Global Dimensions is a HUBZone-certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. We are a dynamic and growing organization delivering mission-focused solutions in language and cultural services, training and education, information technology, cybersecurity, intelligence, and specialized operational support to the U.S. Government.\nGlobal Dimensions is seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support the modernization of a critical government information system. This position plays a key role in designing, administering, securing, and optimizing Oracle database environments supporting mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Oracle Database 19c, database architecture, performance optimization, cloud migration, and enterprise database administration across both on-premises and AWS environments.\nThe Database Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, performance, and lifecycle management of Oracle 19c databases supporting enterprise applications. This role supports database modernization initiatives, including migration from on-premises infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service (RDS), while ensuring high availability, security, and compliance with federal government standards.\nThe Database Engineer will collaborate closely with software developers, system engineers, business intelligence teams, and cybersecurity professionals to optimize database performance, support reporting requirements, and ensure seamless integration with enterprise applications and search platforms.\nEssential Job Functions:\nDatabase Administration\nDesign, create, configure, and administer Oracle 19c databases in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments.\nDesign, implement, and maintain logical and physical database schemas supporting enterprise application requirements.\nMonitor database health and optimize system performance through tuning, indexing, query optimization, and resource management.\nPerform database capacity planning, storage management, and performance forecasting.\nExecute Oracle patch management, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance while minimizing operational downtime.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex production database issues affecting application availability and performance.\nDatabase Security & Data Protection\nDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.\nConfigure Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) and automated backup solutions.\nImplement Oracle database security hardening in accordance with government security requirements and industry best practices.\nEnsure database integrity, availability, confidentiality, and resilience across development, testing, and production environments.\nSupport database auditing, encryption, access controls, and security monitoring.\nCloud Migration & System Integration\nPlan and execute Oracle database migrations from on-premises VMware environments to AWS RDS.\nOptimize database interactions supporting Java-based enterprise applications.\nSupport SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI) reporting, analytics, and query optimization.\nIntegrate Oracle databases with Apache Solr search and indexing services.\nCollaborate with software developers, DevSecOps engineers, and infrastructure teams to improve database performance and application scalability.\nCompliance & Monitoring\nImplement and maintain compliance with federal security frameworks, including FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, and related government requirements.\nDeploy, configure, and maintain enterprise database monitoring and alerting tools.\nMonitor database performance, availability, capacity, and security.\nDevelop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nParticipate in system modernization planning, architecture reviews, and technical design discussions.\nPerform additional duties as assigned in support of program objectives.\nRequired Skills:\nDue to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.\nMinimum 13 years of experience supporting enterprise database administration, database engineering, or related information technology disciplines.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for six (6) years of experience, consistent with contract requirements.\nExtensive experience administering Oracle Database 19c in enterprise production environments.\nExperience administering Oracle databases in both on-premises and Amazon Web Services (AWS) RDS environments.\nExperience designing and implementing enterprise database architectures and schemas.\nStrong knowledge of Oracle database performance tuning, SQL optimization, indexing strategies, and database optimization techniques.\nExperience implementing enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.\nExperience implementing Oracle database security hardening, auditing, encryption, and access controls.\nExperience performing Oracle database patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.\nExperience optimizing database interactions with Java-based enterprise applications.\nExperience integrating enterprise databases with search and indexing platforms, preferably Apache Solr.\nExperience troubleshooting complex database issues in high-availability production environments.\nExperience implementing database controls supporting FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, or comparable federal cybersecurity frameworks.\nExperience deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise database monitoring solutions.\nStrong technical writing and documentation skills.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.\nDesired Skills:\nActive TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.\nExperience planning and executing Oracle database migrations from VMware-based environments to AWS RDS.\nExperience supporting SAP Business Intelligence (SAP BI) reporting environments.\nExperience supporting cloud modernization initiatives within federal government environments.\nExperience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), Data Guard, GoldenGate, or similar Oracle technologies.\nExperience supporting DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).\nExperience administering Linux-based database servers.\nFamiliarity with containerized environments and cloud-native database services.\nOracle Database Administrator (OCP) or other Oracle certifications.\nAWS Certified Database – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government customers.\nAdditional Requirements:\nPreferred Work Location: Candidates located in or near Annapolis Junction, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; or Reston, Virginia are preferred.\nTelework: This position is eligible for telework in accordance with contract requirements and Government approval. Periodic onsite support at customer locations may be required based on mission needs.\nAbility to travel occasionally to customer or program locations as required.\nMust maintain all required security clearances and certifications throughout the duration of employment.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T23:27:09.836Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T23:27:09.836Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Global Dimensions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7b20ad0c82a3cb64d9ffb7ce"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7b20ad0c82a3cb64d9ffb7ce"}}