Database Architect (SME) – Oracle DBA

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and define enterprise database architecture, application data models, and supporting systems for IT ecosystem.
• Lead installation, configuration, patching, and administration of Oracle Databases (19c+), ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and reliability.
• Architect and support Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS 12.2.4+), including integration, maintenance, and issue resolution with vendor support.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) for enterprise reporting, performance dashboards, and analytics integration.
• Design, deploy, and support Oracle APEX (23.x+) applications, including migration efforts (EBS to APEX) and custom application development support.
• Integrate databases, applications, and cloud environments across JPATS systems, DOJ systems, and external partner systems (BOP, Capture, etc.) using web services and APIs.
• Establish and enforce standards for database operations, programming, security, and compliance aligned with USMS ITD governance.
• Provide technical leadership on system evaluations, architecture decisions, and integration strategies across lifecycle phases.
• Manage and resolve COTS-related issues, bugs, and enhancement requests, coordinating with Oracle and other vendors.
• Lead requirements gathering, business process definition, and data architecture planning in coordination with  PMO.
• Support DevSecOps lifecycle, including database support for CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), deployment workflows, and performance monitoring (Nagios).
• Participate as primary stakeholder in program-level IT activities, including architecture reviews, stakeholder negotiations, and project governance.
• Ensure compliance with security, ATO, FISMA, DOJ/USMS standards, and database-level access control and audit logging requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of specialized subject matter expertise in enterprise database architecture, administration, and integration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in installation, configuration, patching, and administration of:
  • Red Hat Linux 8.x or newer
  • Oracle Database 19c or newer
  • Oracle Financials E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.2.4 or newer
  • Oracle Analytics Server (2025 or newer)
• Minimum 10 years of experience administering:
  • Oracle Application Express (APEX 23.x or newer)
  • Oracle RESTful Data Services (25.x or newer)
  • Nagios Monitoring System (4.x)
  • Jenkins (2.x)
  • Apache Tomcat (9.x)
• Strong expertise in database performance tuning, availability, and enterprise integration.
• Proven experience supporting COTS and custom application architectures in secure federal environments.
• Must comply with DOJ/USMS security, NDA, clearance, and training requirements (including ROB and CSAT) throughout contract performance.
• Experience working with web services, APIs, and enterprise system integrations.
• Expert Oracle PL/SQL development experience.
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard.
• Experience with Oracle RAC.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS to APEX transformation/migration projects.
• Experience supporting Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps environments, CI/CD processes.
• Experience working in environments requiring ATO/FISMA compliance.
• Support Development, Test, UAT, Training, and Production environments, including environment synchronization and release promotion activities.
• Expertise in Oracle BI/analytics ecosystems (OAS, dashboards, reporting integration with APEX/EBS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based database deployments (e.g., AWS environments) and hybrid architectures.
• Knowledge of federal financial systems, budgeting processes, and data integration workflows.
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical systems with high data volume and near real-time reporting requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience interacting with senior government leadership and cross-agency partners.