Senior Database Architect

Overview

Title-Senior Database Architect

Location: Arlington, VA (Remote)

Clearance: Secret

Start: Upon Contract Award

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise - across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole is seeking a qualified Senior Database Architect. The Database Architect requires an in-depth technical foundation in database structure, configuration, installation, operation and maintenance with experience designing databases. This position requires knowledge and experience in major relational database languages and applications, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Oracle Apex. This position focuses on using relevant experience, strong problem solving, and customer service skills to assist with architecting, testing, deploying, enhancing, and sustaining development and operational activities in close coordination with the Government. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to pay attention to detail, possess a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work as part of a team.

Job Description

• Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, robust, and performance database architectures to support enterprise solutions
• Develop comprehensive conceptual, logical, and physical data models, define and enforce enterprise-level standards for data naming conventions, modeling principles, and database schema design
• Evaluate, select, and implement database technologies, tools, and platforms that align with strategic business goals and modernization efforts
• Design data warehouse, data lake, and data mart solutions
• Conduct in-depth performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure high availability, reliability, and responsiveness
• Lead efforts to stabilize and optimize production environments, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions
• Establish database monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance routines using modern tools
• Translating requirements into technical data solutions, acting as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Providing input to database policy guidance and, upon approval, implementation as necessary
• Partner with software engineers and developers, operations, and security professionals to design efficient APIs, data integration pipelines, and services
• Work on all phases of solutions from analysis and design through implementation and support

Minimum Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in a database administration role, with at least 5+ years in senior database administration/engineering/architecture role
• Expertise in data modeling, with expert-level proficiency with relational databases
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level data systems
• Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to DBA team members
• Provide architectural leadership during system migration and modernization projects, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery and backup/recovery strategies to ensure continuity
• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data security, including encryption, role-based access control, auditing, and compliance with regulations
• Microsoft Office application skills to include Microsoft Access knowledge
• Strong ability to produce visualization of data for leadership decision-making
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Experience/Certifications

• Bachelor's (BS) and/or Master (MS) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience (10+ years) - strongly preferred but not required
• Certified, CompTIA Security+
• Oracle Certified Associate and/or MS SQL certification is a plus
• Experience supporting teams in AWS environments (GovCloud a plus)
• Experience supporting or participating in Product Release related activities
• Knowledge and experience with automation; reducing manual activities

More Information

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.