Infrastructure Database Oracle Subject Matter Expert

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring an Infrastructure Database Oracle Subject Matter Expert- Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Database Oracle Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead provides technical leadership and expertise to ensure the stability, performance, security, and optimization of the enterprise Oracle Server database infrastructure. This role serves as the technical authority on enterprise database initiatives, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. Responsibilities include database architecture, administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practices. The SME Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support database solutions aligned with organizational operational and business requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced technical expertise, independent problem-solving capabilities, sound judgment, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Oracle database architecture, administration, installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Oracle high availability, disaster recovery, backup, recovery, and replication technologies.
• Knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) 13c, including monitoring, alerting, automated jobs, patching, compliance, and BI Publisher reporting.
• Knowledge of cloud database platforms, including AWS RDS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and database security best practices.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, risk management, and service-level agreements (SLAs).

Skills

• Skill in leading Oracle database infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and ongoing support.
• Skill in administering, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting enterprise Oracle database environments.
• Skill in using OEM 13c to monitor database health, manage targets, automate tasks, track compliance, and support patch management.
• Skill in identifying database security risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and supporting compliance audits.
• Skill in leading database administration teams and coordinating with Government stakeholders and technical leads.
• Skill in communicating complex technical concepts and collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Skill in managing vendors, project deliverables, technical documentation, and operational changes.

Abilities

• Ability to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for enterprise Oracle database infrastructure.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex database and DLA business application issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with Government leadership, cross-functional teams, and third-party vendors.
• Ability to maintain database security, system integrity, compliance, and operational continuity.
• Ability to adapt to emerging Oracle technologies, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.

Desired KSA

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Ten (10) years' experience in database administration and infrastructure management, with a focus on Oracle Server databases.
• Supported DoD or Federal Oracle enterprise database environments.
• 8570 baseline IAT II
• At least one Computing Environment Cert: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP 19c or newer), or Oracle WebLogic Server 12c

Minimum Clearance

• Secret

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned

ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.