Infrastructure DBA / Architecture / Solution Design / Middleware Analyst(with Active Security Cl

Title: Infrastructure DBA / Architecture / Solution Design / Middleware Analyst(with Active Security Clearance)
Location: Pennsylvania (PA) / Washington, D.C. (DC) – Hybrid


Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure DBA / Middleware Analyst with expertise in solution design, architecture, and middleware systems to support federal and defense clients. This hybrid role requires a U.S. citizen with an active security clearance who can design, implement, and maintain complex IT infrastructure, databases, and middleware solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in enterprise-level architecture and a strong understanding of security and compliance requirements in a government environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or other enterprise DBs) ensuring performance, availability, and security.
• Provide middleware support and analysis for integration platforms such as WebLogic, WebSphere, or Apache Kafka.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure architecture and solution designs in alignment with organizational and federal IT standards.
• Perform database administration tasks including installation, configuration, patching, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.
• Analyze current infrastructure and recommend enhancements, upgrades, and optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with federal security policies, protocols, and best practices.
• Support system migrations, upgrades, and cloud integration projects.
• Document infrastructure configurations, architecture diagrams, procedures, and operational standards.
• Participate in capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with active security clearance (Secret required; Top Secret preferred).
• Hands on experience in database administration, middleware, or enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, replication, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Strong experience with middleware platforms (WebLogic, WebSphere, Kafka, IBM MQ, etc.).
• Proficiency in solution architecture and enterprise system design.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, UNIX, and/or cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or DoD Cloud).
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and IT compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST, DoD STIGs).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Certified Database Administrator (Oracle OCP, Microsoft SQL Server)
• Middleware or integration certifications (WebLogic, WebSphere, Kafka)
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization
• Previous experience supporting federal government or defense IT environments

Infowave Systems is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.