Senior Database Engineer / Oracle DBA

Position Summary The Senior Database Engineer / Oracle DBA manages the security, performance, availability, and lifecycle of DAFOS databases. The role designs controlled schema changes, protects force structure data integrity, and maintains tested recovery capabilities. It works with software and DevSecOps engineers to deliver automated database changes and reliable release migrations within Government-approved Cloud One environments. This position is contingent based on award, with an anticipated salary range of $130,000-$135,000 based on candidate qualifications and final contract requirements. Work Environment Work Location: Gunter Annex, AL. On-site Security Clearance: Active Secret Salary: $130K-$135K Compensation Karthik Consulting is committed to providing competitive compensation based on the responsibilities of the role, required qualifications, security clearance level, relevant experience, certifications, customer requirements, geographic location, and overall business needs. The salary range listed for this position represents a good-faith estimate of the current compensation range for this role. At Karthik Consulting, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range. Final compensation decisions are based on the facts and circumstances of each candidate’s experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, contract requirements, and overall alignment with the role. Employees may be eligible for company benefits and additional compensation programs, subject to company policy, contract requirements, and individual eligibility. Program Scope and Description The Global Force Management Data Initiative supports the Department of the Air Force Organizational Server (DAFOS). DAFOS validates authoritative Air Force data and publishes standardized unit, billet, crew, platform, vehicle, and command relationship information for Joint Staff war and contingency planning across past, present, and future timeframes. The effort modernizes and sustains DAFOS in Air Force Cloud One AWS. Services include full-stack software development, testing, DevSecOps, cloud administration, database engineering, Agile facilitation, and approved automation. Optional capabilities augment technical documentation and Agile program support when activated by the Government. Key Responsibilities Database Lifecycle and Performance Install, configure, patch, and maintain Oracle database systems and associated approved cloud database services. Monitor database health, capacity, query performance, and resource use; resolve bottlenecks and document tuning actions. Support application data access, data validation, and schema design while maintaining reliable authoritative data interfaces. Database Security and Access Maintain database access controls, least privilege, encryption, and audit practices in accordance with program security requirements. Apply approved configuration baselines, patches, and applicable STIG controls; remediate findings and provide supporting evidence. Coordinate credential protection, service account access, and secure database integration with application and cloud engineers. Backup Recovery and Continuity Design and maintain database backup and recovery processes that satisfy Government-defined recovery point and recovery time objectives. Regularly test recovery procedures and provide auditable annual recovery test evidence supporting CDRL A009. Maintain recovery procedures, dependency information, and operational instructions needed for continuity and contractor transition. Schema Automation and Release Support Develop all schema changes as version-controlled migration scripts and integrate them into approved CI/CD pipelines. Validate automated, environment-independent scripts and configuration settings; test migrations and data integrity before release. Contribute data migration plans, installation procedures, release checkout, and post-production troubleshooting until database behavior is stable. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant database engineering and administration experience may be considered. Professional Certifications Preferred: Oracle database administration, AWS database, or comparable database engineering certification. Preferred: Relevant security certification for database administration; satisfy any Government-assigned privileged-access qualifications before exercising those privileges. Minimum Qualifications Current, fully adjudicated Secret clearance before contract performance; maintain clearance throughout assignment. Interim clearances are not accepted. Ability to obtain and maintain required SIPRNet and role-appropriate privileged access. Work requiring SIPRNet access must be performed at an authorized Government facility. Demonstrated senior-level Oracle database engineering and administration experience in enterprise application environments. Proficiency in SQL, database configuration, performance analysis, patching, and operational troubleshooting. Experience implementing database access controls, encryption, auditing, and secure configuration. Experience designing and testing backup and recovery against defined RPO and RTO requirements. Experience using version-controlled schema migrations and automated deployment or configuration workflows. Perform technical work exclusively in Government-furnished environments and use only Government-approved communication systems; protect classified and controlled information. Ability to support the agreed work schedule, Government-directed core hours, occasional support outside normal hours, and approved travel as mission needs require. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle in Cloud One AWS, AWS RDS, Linux, and CI/CD-integrated database changes. Experience supporting authoritative data feeds, ETL processes, temporal data, data dictionaries, or force structure information. Experience with RMF, STIG evidence, classified operations, and recovery demonstrations for government systems.