Infrastructure Application and Database SME - Lead

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Nationwide IT Services, Inc. We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Application and Database SME – Lead in District of Columbia (USA) or Virginia (USA).

We’re looking for a senior-level technical expert to lead and optimize mission-critical Oracle-based environments supporting complex Department of Defense operations. This highly strategic role requires advanced proficiency in enterprise applications, databases, and middleware infrastructure, as well as the ability to guide high-impact architecture decisions. Working in a dynamic federal context, you’ll collaborate with executive stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that support over 300,000 users.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Oracle infrastructure, middleware, and enterprise technologies within a DoD environment.
• Provide senior-level technical direction, engineering oversight, and independent analysis on complex issues related to Oracle application and database systems.
• Administer and optimize technologies such as Oracle EBS Financials, RAC, GoldenGate, Active Data Guard, and Fusion Middleware 12.2+.
• Lead system architecture reviews and ensure compliance with DoD security frameworks and operational standards.
• Manage and support a broad suite of Oracle tools including SOA Suite, OBIEE, Hyperion, EDQ, SSO/OAM, OIM, UPK, and GRC.
• Mentor cross-functional technical teams, ensuring optimal uptime, secure performance, and scalable operations.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive technical documentation, system designs, troubleshooting guides, and strategic recommendations.

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

• Full-time remote role with occasional in-person meetings in the DC metro area (e.g., Fort Belvoir, VA).
• Opportunity to lead initiatives critical to national defense and IT modernization.
• Work alongside highly skilled professionals in a mission-driven federal context.
• Competitive salary commensurate with senior SME-level responsibilities.
• Potential for long-term contract stability contingent on award.
• Access to career growth opportunities within government consulting and defense technology sectors.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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