Database Engineer and Architect Lead

Overview

Integral Federal is seeking an Oracle Subject Matter Expert to lead the technical strategy for the DREAM (Data Replication Engineering and Management) program. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, organization skills, and deep Oracle subject matter expertise. The Database Operations Lead is responsible for designing data and database architecture Department of State (DOS or Department), Bureau of Consular Affairs’ (CA) IT efforts.

Responsibilities

· Solution Architecture: Design the technical roadmap to migrate legacy systems to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

· Modernization Strategy: Lead the design and execution of moving legacy on-premises databases to a modernized cloud architecture.

· Architectural Evolution: Advise on the continued shift from a monolithic structure to a SOA with microservices and API gateways, replacing point-to-point database links.

· Capacity Planning: Research and recommend new database platform technologies to handle the growth of 5 TB/month.

· Data Replication: Architect complex Oracle GoldenGate (OGG) replication flows to ensure data is synchronized across 300+ databases globally in near real-time.

· Operational Excellence: Maintain technical oversight of the infrastructure to support the achievement of SLAs and demonstrate continued improvement.

· Team Leadership: Provide staff supervision and mentorship for a technical team.

· Documentation: Maintain accountability for the technical accuracy of System Architecture Design Documents and Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a similar Information Technology Field.

· 10+ years of experience leading programs with similar scope and complexity with multiple simultaneous projects.

· 10+ years of hands-on experience with at least 3 or more of the following: Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, JAVA, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps experience (preferably the Department of State).

· 6+ years of experience supervising technical teams with 4 or more members.

· Demonstrated experience migrating mission-critical on-premises workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or Azure.

· Demonstrated successful experience in architecting and executing the migration of mission-critical, multi-terabyte Oracle RAC/Exadata workloads from on-premises data centers specifically to OCI or a hybrid-cloud environment.

· Mastery of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Data Guard, and Exadata Engineered Systems.

· Proven experience designing and troubleshooting complex Oracle GoldenGate replication flows for inter-agency data sharing.

· Industry-recognized technical and/or business certifications, such as Oracle Certified Master, IBM Certified Solution Developer, or Oracle Certified Professional

· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Top Secret preferred

Preferred:

· Experience supporting the Department of State.

· Experience leading database engineering teams within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment, with a proven ability to integrate database changes into modern CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).

· Experience designing and implementing predictive monitoring solutions (using tools like Splunk, Elastic, or Oracle Enterprise Manager analytics) that detect performance anomalies and trigger preemptive corrective actions.

· Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust Architecture principles, with a proven track record of steering complex, federal High Value Assets (HVAs) through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to successfully achieve and maintain an ATO.

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Paid Parking

· Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability