Systems Engineer / Oracle Exadata Administrator

Systems Engineer / Oracle Exadata Administrator

Location: McLean, VA
Level: Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Overview:

Square Peg Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer SME to support an Intelligence
Community customer in McLean, VA. This role focuses on administering and maintaining Oracle
Linux and Oracle Exadata infrastructure, supporting enterprise systems, and ensuring the
reliability and security of mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate has extensive
Oracle administration experience, strong Linux systems engineering skills, and experience
supporting secure government systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and maintain Oracle Linux environments.
• Manage and support Oracle Exadata systems, including troubleshooting and performance
optimization.
• Perform Linux systems engineering, administration, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex Oracle database infrastructure and Linux system issues.
• Support secure system architectures, software environments, and sensitive data.
• Assist with system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain system performance, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance, cross training, and backup support to other team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong Oracle Linux systems administration experience.
• Hands-on Oracle Exadata administration experience.
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Database Administrator certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Linux systems engineering and administration.
• Experience providing cross training and technical backup support to teammates.
• Experience supporting security controlled systems, software, and data architectures.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes.
• Experience handling sensitive data in secure mission environments.
• Oracle Exadata Database Machine Certified Implementation Specialist certification.