Hybrid Remote - Oracle Database Engineer (TS/SCI) with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Engineer to support the modernization of a mission-critical government information system. This role focuses on Oracle 19c database administration across both on-premises and AWS RDS environments, supporting database performance, security, migrations, disaster recovery, and enterprise application integrations. The ideal candidate will have extensive Oracle administration experience within secure government environments and a strong background supporting large-scale modernization initiatives. Work Environment: * Hybrid role supporting a mission-critical federal modernization effort. * 3 days on, 2 days remote. * Candidates may work from Reston, VA, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (Washington, DC), or Annapolis Junction, MD , while collaborating with application, infrastructure, database, and security teams to modernize and sustain enterprise government systems. Responsibilities: * Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle 19c databases in production environments. * Design and implement database schemas supporting enterprise applications and reporting solutions. * Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities. * Manage Oracle patching, upgrades, and lifecycle maintenance. * Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies. * Implement database security controls, hardening standards, and compliance requirements. * Ensure database integrity, availability, and operational reliability. * Support integration efforts with Java applications, SAP Business Intelligence environments, and Apache Solr indexing platforms. * Assist with migration efforts from VMware/on-premises environments to AWS RDS . * Deploy and manage database monitoring and operational support solutions. * Troubleshoot production database issues and coordinate resolution efforts across infrastructure and application teams. * Maintain system documentation, architecture artifacts, operational procedures, and compliance records. Qualifications: * 13+ years of experience in database engineering, database administration, or enterprise IT environments. * Extensive experience administering Oracle 19c in production environments. * Experience supporting both AWS RDS and on-premises Oracle deployments. * Strong experience with database design, schema development, and implementation. * Expertise in database performance tuning and optimization. * Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. * Strong understanding of Oracle security hardening and database compliance requirements. * Experience supporting Java application and database integrations. * Experience troubleshooting complex production database environments. * Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as FISMA , FedRAMP , or similar. * Strong documentation and technical communication skills. Clearance Requirement: * Active TS/SCI clearance required. Preferred: * Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph . * Experience migrating databases from VMware environments to AWS RDS. * Experience supporting SAP Business Intelligence environments. * Experience integrating Oracle databases with Apache Solr . * Experience supporting large-scale government modernization or cloud migration initiatives. Compensation: * Pay Band: $170,000 - $210,000 Benefits: * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave. Application Period: Opens on 07/21/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NJ1 #LI-Hybrid