Seeking a Database Administrator to support a large, complex, fast-paced, operational program
The ideal candidate will maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases
Duties include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data, as well as administering, maintaining, developing, and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database
Primary Responsibilities
Perform daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues
Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools
Perform system updates and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching
Troubleshoot and resolve database problems
Perform database recovery actions
Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues
Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests
Transition/ingest legacy data
Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file
Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications
Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development
Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as a database administrator
Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on, dedicated experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
Must have in-depth experience implementing and maintaining database security
Must have in-depth experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring
Must have in-depth experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues
Must have experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software
Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server
Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team
Extensive, in-depth experience with database design and development
Extensive, in-depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general
Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.
