Today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Management
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
ManTechis seeking a Senior Oracle Lead to join our team in Washington DC.
As a Senior Oracle Lead within ManTech's Foreign Affairs division, you will play a critical role in supporting the CAEIO program at the Department of State. You will be a key technical advisor and leader, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle database solutions that ensure the stability, security, and performance of critical consular systems. This position requires a deep understanding of Oracle technologies, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirements:
As a Senior Oracle Lead within ManTech's Foreign Affairs division, you will play a critical role in supporting the CAEIO program at the Department of State. You will be a key technical advisor and leader, responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Oracle database solutions that ensure the stability, security, and performance of critical consular systems. This position requires a deep understanding of Oracle technologies, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for:
- Oracle containerization initiatives
- Exadata patching and maintenance
- Consular Consolidated Database services
- Ensure alignment with the overall Oracle strategy for the Foreign Affairs division.
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for:
- Technical Expertise:
- Provide expert-level guidance and support on:
- Oracle Enterprise Linux upgrades (8.x and above)
- Management of legacy Oracle systems (below version 8)
- Oracle integrations for web services across the CA portfolio
- Oracle service-oriented architecture (SOA) and database integration services
- Champion zero-downtime patching concepts to maintain continuous system uptime.
- Provide expert-level guidance and support on:
- Solution Development and Implementation:
- Identify, develop, and test solutions in lower environments, ensuring smooth code promotions.
- Maximize test procedure effectiveness and pre-deployment planning in the non-production environment (NPE).
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Coach and consult on system readiness and release plans, including comprehensive checklists.
- Facilitate collaboration with Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) teams on Exadata test procedures for zero-downtime patching.
- Represent the client during cyber boundary discussions, clearly articulating application dependencies and control ownership.
- Effectively communicate database needs and priorities to external groups, including:
- ISSO (Information Systems Security Office)
- Diplomatic Technology
- IV&V
- Service Delivery Operations
- TIOCA development team leads
- Application product owners
- Change Management and Lifecycle Support:
- Possess a strong understanding of Department of State post hardware refresh cycles.
- Demonstrate expertise in change management planning across the CA organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience with Oracle database administration, including extensive experience with Exadata.
- Proven ability to develop and implement Oracle strategies in complex environments.
- Strong understanding of containerization, patching methodologies, and zero-downtime concepts.
- Experience with Oracle Enterprise Linux, web services integration, and SOA.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Department of State systems and processes.
- Familiarity with consular affairs programs and technologies.
- Relevant Oracle certifications.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current and active Secret clearance.
group id: RTX14564a
ManTech Corporate Capabilities
