Senior Database Engineer

Maximus

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Automation, Best Practices, Career Development, Change Management, Channel Support, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Analysis, Database Backup, Database Programming, Database Recovery, Database Technology, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Government, High Availability, Homeland Security, Hybrid Cloud, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Identify Issues, Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Production Systems, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Security Patches, Service Delivery, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, United States Citizen, Validation Testing

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

8 days ago

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS082, T4, Band 7 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Serve as a senior technical lead responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of enterprise database environments across Oracle and SQL platforms. - Install, configure, and manage database systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability across production and non-production environments. - Oversee database instance development, configuration management, and lifecycle maintenance activities. - Monitor database performance, availability, and data integrity, implementing tuning and optimization strategies to improve efficiency and reliability. - Manage backup and recovery processes, including validation, restoration testing, and disaster recovery readiness. - Implement database security controls, patch management, and compliance practices to protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity. - Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex database-related issues and outages. - Support database migrations across on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. - Coordinate with infrastructure, application, network, and incident response teams to support integrated system performance and incident resolution. - Provide technical leadership and oversight to junior database engineers, ensuring adherence to standards, best practices, and operational policies. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 8+ years of experience in database administration, database engineering, or data platform operations, including experience supporting large-scale, enterprise environments. - Demonstrated experience managing enterprise database environments, including Oracle and SQL Server platforms. - Proven ability to perform advanced database administration, performance tuning, and optimization. - Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical systems with strict uptime requirements. - Strong knowledge of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes. - Experience implementing database security, patch management, and compliance controls. - Ability to perform complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis across database systems. - Experience supporting database migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities. - Ability to coordinate with cross-functional IT teams in integrated enterprise environments. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Experience with Oracle Database, SQL Server, and associated enterprise tools. - Familiarity with database platforms in hybrid and cloud environments. - Experience supporting high-volume, multi-instance database environments. - Knowledge of ITIL-based operations, incident, and change management processes. - Experience with database performance monitoring and automation tools. - Strong documentation, data governance, and compliance support experience. - Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous process improvement. \#LI-Remote #techjobs #clearance #veteranspage Minimum Requirements TCS082, T4, Band 7 \#TSTECH Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Minimum Salary $90,000 Maximum Salary $120,000

About the Company

Maximus

MAXIMUS provides business services to help governments operate health and human services programs, mostly at the state and national levels. The company's health services segment offers outsourced program management and administrative services,

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

WEBSITE

https://www.maximus.com/

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