Title: Infrastructure DBA / Architecture / Solution Design / Middleware Analyst(USC 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.

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

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