Senior Database Engineer

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.

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., 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.

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$90,000

Maximum Salary

$120,000

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.