Remote Infrastructure Application and Database SME - Lead

Description:

• This position is for an Infrastructure Application and Database SME – Lead at Nationwide IT Services, Inc. in the District of Columbia or Virginia.
• The role requires a senior-level technical expert to lead and optimize mission-critical Oracle-based environments for the Department of Defense.
• The candidate will collaborate with executive stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing systems for over 300,000 users.
• Responsibilities include serving as a subject matter expert on Oracle infrastructure, middleware, and enterprise technologies within a DoD environment.
• The candidate will provide senior-level technical direction, engineering oversight, and independent analysis on complex issues related to Oracle application and database systems.
• The role involves administering and optimizing technologies such as Oracle EBS Financials, RAC, GoldenGate, Active Data Guard, and Fusion Middleware 12.2+.
• The candidate will lead system architecture reviews and ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks and operational standards.
• Managing and supporting a broad suite of Oracle tools including SOA Suite, OBIEE, Hyperion, EDQ, SSO/OAM, OIM, UPK, and GRC is also required.
• Mentoring cross-functional technical teams to ensure optimal uptime, secure performance, and scalable operations is part of the job.
• The candidate will develop and deliver comprehensive technical documentation, system designs, troubleshooting guides, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, Oracle platforms, and middleware systems is required.
• Proven success in managing large-scale Oracle environments supporting over 300,000 production users is essential.
• Expertise in Oracle EBS Financials ERP, Oracle RAC, GoldenGate, Active Data Guard, and performance tuning is necessary.
• Deep experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2+, SOA, OBIEE, Hyperion, and related tools is required.
• Strong knowledge of ITIL frameworks, DoD RMF standards, and STIG compliance is needed.
• An active IT-I Critical Sensitive or Tier 5 (T5) clearance is required at the time of proposal submission.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to create and present polished technical documentation to government stakeholders are essential.
• Preferred qualifications include Oracle certifications, experience with DoD financial systems, large-scale ERP/cloud migrations, and FedRAMP environments.

Benefits:

• This is a full-time remote role with occasional in-person meetings in the DC metro area.
• The position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives critical to national defense and IT modernization.
• The candidate will work alongside highly skilled professionals in a mission-driven federal context.
• A competitive salary commensurate with senior SME-level responsibilities is provided.
• There is potential for long-term contract stability contingent on award.
• Access to career growth opportunities within government consulting and defense technology sectors is available.