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Job Summary
The Database Engineer supports Navy operations by designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise-level databases to ensure secure, high-performance, and highly available environments. This position assists in database administration and plays a key role in managing Oracle 19c Multitenant architectures, supporting cloud-based solutions, and performing proactive monitoring and tuning. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in Oracle database administration, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, automate processes, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical objectives.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The Database Engineer supports Navy operations by designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise-level databases to ensure secure, high-performance, and highly available environments. This position assists in database administration and plays a key role in managing Oracle 19c Multitenant architectures, supporting cloud-based solutions, and performing proactive monitoring and tuning. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in Oracle database administration, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, automate processes, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet mission-critical objectives.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Install, upgrade, configure, and maintain Oracle databases (19c Multitenant architecture with container and pluggable databases)
- Create, rebuild, refresh, and restore databases using RMAN, Data Pump, and related utilities
- Manage database security, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), access control, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards
- Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and efficient operation
- Monitor database health and perform proactive maintenance, including archiving/deleting unneeded data and managing logical/physical storage
- Develop and maintain SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux shell scripts for automation, reporting, and routine tasks
- Support application teams by resolving database-related issues and collaborating on new features or migrations
- Conduct capacity planning for storage, memory, and CPU resources to support database growth and mission needs
- Export, backup, and safeguard configurations, connection strings, and data models to support disaster recovery and continuity of operations
- Collaborate with Navy program stakeholders to ensure compliance with STIGs, RMF, and NIST 800-171 standards
- Provide expertise in cloud-based Oracle environments, including running on Azure VMs and hybrid architectures
- Document database configurations, processes, and architecture for lifecycle support and future replication
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
- 4+ years of experience in database administration and engineering
- Experience with Oracle 19c or similar enterprise-level databases
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and database scripting
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret Clearance required
- U.S. Citizenship required
- If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
Preferred Qualifications
- 6+ years of database engineering or administration experience in a DoD or Navy environment
- Experience with Oracle Multitenant, RMAN, Data Pump, and TDE
- Knowledge of performance tuning, capacity planning, and database security best practices
- Familiarity with Azure cloud deployments and hybrid database architectures
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity compliance (STIGs, RMF, NIST 800-171)
- Experience developing automation scripts in Linux/Unix environments
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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