Oracle Database Architect

$165,000 - $205,000/Yr

Professional Solutions Delivered - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Senior

Virginia Beach, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Professional Solutions Delivered, LLC (ProSoDel) is seeking an experienced Oracle Database Architect to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This role is critical in supporting our Oracle/Linux Opportunity, where you will be responsible for overseeing the migration and management of Oracle databases and applications. The ideal candidate will coordinate with project managers, customers, and Oracle to obtain necessary patches and manage the migration of approximately 75 Oracle databases from RHEL 6 to Oracle Enterprise 8, as well as 25-30 web applications from RHEL 7 to Oracle Enterprise 8. This position requires a strategic approach to database architecture, ensuring alignment with customer goals and innovation initiatives. As an Oracle Database Architect, you will lead the evaluation and integration of emerging database technologies, design scalable and reliable database architectures, and oversee the implementation of new systems. You will be responsible for performance tuning, query optimization, and ensuring high availability and disaster recovery solutions are in place. Your role will also involve establishing data security measures, including encryption and access control, and guiding the development of data models that reflect business needs. In addition to technical responsibilities, you will mentor other database architects and administrators, promote best practices, and lead cross-functional teams in executing database projects. You will engage with senior management to align database strategies with business objectives and participate in strategic planning sessions to provide insights on database technologies. This position requires a proactive approach to research and pilot new database solutions that can enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager, customer, and Oracle to obtain un-distributed (retired) release patches for RHEL 7 & 8.
• Migrate approximately 75 Oracle Databases on RHEL 6 to Oracle Enterprise 8 before migration to Oracle.
• Migrate approximately 25-30 web applications from RHEL 7 to Oracle Enterprise 8 before migration to Oracle.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and customer to freeze release updates to Dev, QA, and production environments one-by-one.
• Migrate approximately 12 RHEL 8 databases/applications to Oracle.
• Develop and direct a cohesive strategy for Oracle database architecture across the organization.
• Lead the evaluation and strategic integration of emerging database technologies and capabilities.
• Design advanced, reliable, and scalable database architectures that address complex business requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of new database architectures, working closely with database administrators and IT project teams.
• Lead efforts in performance tuning, query optimization, and system scaling.
• Implement advanced techniques for data partitioning, indexing, and application of Oracle optimization tools.
• Architect solutions for high availability and disaster recovery in an Oracle Enterprise environment.
• Plan and test disaster recovery procedures to guarantee business continuity.
• Establish encryption, auditing, and access control strategies to protect data integrity.
• Lead the development of conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Guide the integration of Oracle databases with other data sources and applications.
• Conduct advanced capacity planning to forecast future database needs.
• Implement strategies for database sharding, cloud expansion, and resource optimization.
• Serve as a mentor to database architects and administrators.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the successful execution of database projects.
• Evaluate and recommend database tools, software, and services.
• Stay abreast of developments in Oracle technologies and broader database management fields.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for database architectures, policies, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain database architecture best practices.
• Engage with senior management and stakeholders to align database strategies with business objectives.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, offering insights on database technologies.
• Lead research into novel database techniques and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Must have an Oracle Certification.
• Possess an active DoD Approved 8570 IAT Level II or above Certification.
• 12-15 years of experience in database architecture and administration.
• 8 to 10 years of work experience in Oracle database technologies.
• Experience in capacity planning, designing, and implementing enterprise solutions using Oracle Database Technology.
• Experience in Oracle Database Administration 12C, 18c, 19c.
• DB Architecture experience in Oracle 12c, 18c, 19c.
• Experience migrating from RHEL (6/7) to Oracle Enterprise 8.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle databases and application servers.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, NIST SP800-53.x requirements, and experience in conducting DoD vulnerability/compliance assessments.
• US citizen with active DoD Secret (T3) clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Oracle database administrator level 1 or level 2 Certification.
• Oracle Web Logics Server Certification.
• Oracle Linux 8 Administration Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $165,000 - $205,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Support for work-life balance.