Infrastructure Application And Database Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Lead: Oracle

About the role

We are seeking an Oracle Database Administrator to join our team supporting DLA Enterprise Database Infrastructure Services. TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that delivers comprehensive information‑management solutions for Federal Government customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Oracle database infrastructures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to database administrators and engineers, mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Develop and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform database capacity planning, monitoring, and optimization to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business needs and integrate with existing systems.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations.
• Lead database upgrade, patching, and migration projects, minimizing downtime and mitigating risk.
• Implement high‑availability and disaster‑recovery solutions (clustering, replication, backup, and recovery) to ensure business continuity.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and trends, providing recommendations for adoption or integration.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and external partners to evaluate, procure, and implement database‑related tools and solutions.
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and documentation to educate internal stakeholders on database best practices and technologies.
• Serve as a technical expert on enterprise‑level database project teams, providing direction, interpretation, and alterations.
• Think independently and demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Apply advanced technical principles, contribute to new concepts, and solve unusually complex technical problems with innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with IT‑I Sensitivity.
• Ten (10) years of experience in database administration and infrastructure management, focusing on Oracle databases.
• DoD 8570 Baseline IAT Level II certification (e.g., CCNP Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GCIH, Security+, CND, SSCP) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP 19c or above).
• Supported DoD or Federal Oracle or enterprise database environments.
• Proven experience leading Oracle database infrastructure projects from conception through support.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Database Server administration (installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, DoD cybersecurity management).
• In‑depth knowledge of Oracle architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, and replication technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Enterprise Monitoring (OEM), including OEM 13c setup, monitoring, alerts, job automation, patching, compliance policies, and BI Publisher reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with cloud‑based database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, OCI).
• Experience in regulated industries such as defense or government (desirable).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Project management experience managing large Oracle DB system projects, from planning to implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Leadership and team‑management skills to motivate and guide a team of database administrators.
• Effective communication with Government Management and leads.
• Cybersecurity and risk‑management knowledge of DISA STIG/IAVA, with experience supporting audits.
• Problem‑solving expertise for complex DLA business‑application database issues.
• Vendor‑management experience with Oracle Support and third‑party vendors.
• Documentation and reporting skills (project plans, status reports, job guides, technical documentation).
• Understanding of change‑management processes for Oracle database systems.
• Commitment to continuous learning in SQL database technologies, industry best practices, and project‑management methodologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
• Vacation time and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Location: Fort Belvoir. Office environment with medium noise level. Day‑shift schedule, Monday – Friday; occasional evenings and weekends may be required to meet program and contract needs. Travel is less than 10%.

Physical demands include regular use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 lb regularly, up to 25 lb frequently, and up to 50 lb occasionally. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and IT‑I Sensitivity.

Pay

Target salary range: $110,000 – $160,000 (estimate; actual compensation based on education, experience, and other factors).

Schedule

Day shift, Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.