Infrastructure Application and DB SME - Sr.

We are seeking an Infrastructure Application and DB SME - Sr. who provides support, analysis, and research into implementing the design, architecture, and technology identified as part of a modernization effort. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions tied to the database upgrade; determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results; and develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Provides IT services in multiple technical areas (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management). Per the JETS 2 LCAT description, also administers and troubleshoots Oracle EBS Financial ERP, Oracle Database, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Single Sign-On (SSO)/Oracle Access Manager (OAM), Oracle Identity Manager (OIM), Oracle Business Intelligence Suite Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Hyperion, Enterprise Data Quality (EDQ) software, Oracle User Productivity Kit (UPK), and Oracle Governance, Risk, Compliance tools, and cloning; and implements Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC), Active Dataguard, Golden Gate, and database performance tuning within the Oracle EBS environment.

*This position is contingent upon contract award. Award anticipated December 2026/January 2027.*

Responsibilities:

• Implement modern databases necessary for migration efforts to function in a cloud environment, converting the legacy DB to a modern transactional/relational database.
• Update the assessment of the current database environment, documenting database platforms, versions and configurations; data volumes, growth rates and retention requirements; current performance metrics, bottlenecks and constraints; key integration points and dependencies; and security controls and compliance requirements.
• Update the database modernization strategy and roadmap, and update the database architecture and design to support scaling from prototype to full production.
• Implement the design and architecture in the development, test, and integration (pre-production) environments.
• Develop and define the migration execution strategy.
• Support the pre-production environment build-out including cloud native capabilities, ZT/ICAM integration, batch and real-time processing, and ingestion of both flat files and modern file standards.
• Serve as a technical expert providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives to the infrastructure and database upgrade implementation.
• Provide technical writing to ensure all reports and deliverables are delivered with timeliness and quality to the Government.
• Develop required documentation and training to support the modernization effort.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Years of Experience: Ten (10) years

Education Level: BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, IT, or closely related discipline.

Clearance Requirements: Secret. Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

Certification Requirements: None.

Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:

• Resume shall demonstrate experience working in legacy system modernization efforts.
• Must demonstrate experience working with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud solutions.
• Experience with full stack infrastructure deployments highly preferred.
• Preferred experience working with AI/ML tools.
• Demonstrated experience with hierarchical-to-relational database transition and large complex financial management systems.
• Extensive experience working highly complex IT systems. Resume must demonstrate experience working legacy system upgrades, modernization, legacy system transition, data migration and/or system analysis and design. Priority given to personnel with demonstrated experience performing functional and technical solutions decomposition that enables solutions analysis and design, and demonstrated experience implementing solutions with respect to modern database design and modern software languages within the federal Government, specifically within the DoD. AI/ML experience is preferred.
• Travel to on-site meetings in Columbus, OH (Onsite once per month (average) up to 3 days.)

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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