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Sr Database Engineer with Security Clearance

ELEVI Associates, LLCAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Elevate your career as a Sr. Database Engineer with this high-impact role offering a competitive salary of $140,000-$178,000 and hybrid flexibility, where you'll leverage your extensive Oracle administration and security expertise to drive critical projects. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in database design, performance optimization, and security hardening, coupled with a desire to contribute to impactful government systems. Apply now to join a reputable company and grow your skills in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $178k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Because You Deserve More Than Just a Job To be an ELEVI team player you will need: * You must hold a current TS clearance or Clearable * 13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities. * A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience * Experience administering Oracle 19c databases in production environments * Experience with Oracle database administration in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments * Experience designing and implementing database schemas for enterprise applications * Experience with database performance tuning and optimization techniques * Experience establishing and maintaining backup and restore procedures for Oracle databases * Experience implementing Oracle database security hardening measures * Experience with patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases * Experience optimizing database interactions with Java applications * Experience integrating databases with search/indexing platforms (Apache Solr experience preferred) * Experience troubleshooting complex database issues in production environments * Experience implementing compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar frameworks) * Experience deploying and maintaining database monitoring tools * Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation for database systems Some of your day-to-day activities include but not limited to: * You will be responsible for database creation, schema design and implementation, performance tuning, and establish robust backup and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. You will work closely with Java developers to optimize database interactions, support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements, and ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments, and strong documentation skills. * Position Responsibilities * Database Administration:
• Create and manage Oracle 19c databases in both on-premises and AWS RDS environments
• Design and implement database schemas to support application requirements
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization
• Execute patch management and version upgrades for Oracle databases * Data Protection & Security:
• Establish and maintain robust backup and restore procedures
• Implement Oracle database security hardening measures
• Ensure data integrity and availability across all environments
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans * Migration & Integration:
• Optimize database interactions with Java application components
• Support SAP Business Intelligence reporting requirements and queries
• Ensure seamless integration with Apache Solr indexing processes * Compliance & Monitoring:
• Implement compliance controls for government systems (FISMA, FedRAMP, or similar)
• Deploy and maintain database monitoring tools
• Troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at ELEVI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ELEVI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here. The proposed salary range for this position is: 140,000- 178,000 Why Work at ELEVI? To become an ELEVI employee is to become an integral part of the team. From Federal to Commercial, ELEVI offers our employees the ability to expand skills and fully engage their minds and passions. Each member of the team enjoys the opportunity to expand their career to meet their individual goals and objectives. We celebrate the ideas that bring about positive change, and the diverse talents and backgrounds that come together to create those ideas. Our benefit packages encompass competitive compensation, financial and counseling services, retirement options, and health insurance programs. Coupled with work/life benefits to address significant life problems as well as everyday problems involved in juggling work, family, and life. We trust you to take the time you need when you feel it's appropriate. No need to keep track or save up. We trust our employees and empower them to shape their work themselves so that we can achieve the best possible results. ELEVI Is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that empowers our people. It is the policy of ELEVI to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants-without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We fearlessly drive change, because without diversity of thought and a commitment to equality for all, there is no moving forward. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at ELEVI Associates? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert

Skills

Oracle
AWS
Apache
Java

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