Database Engineer / DBA

Company: Nationwide IT Services
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Database Engineer/DBA Hybrid schedule: On-site Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Active Secret Clearance Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking a Database Engineer for a potential opportunity. In this position, the Engineer will: Write PL/SQL and Stored Procedures for handling large queries over many datasets. Create tables, indexes, constraints, triggers, etc., as needed to ensure performance and business process continuity. Apply patches, provision backups, and optimize performance across various datasets. Support the engineers in maintaining the health, security, and availability of critical Oracle database services. Apply DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) to the database layer. This involves locking down permissions, enabling auditing, and encrypting data at rest and in transit. Assist the team during maintenance windows to apply Oracle Critical Patch Updates. Create user accounts, grant specific roles/privileges based on approval tickets, and unlock accounts for government staff. Script infrastructure provisioning using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible to create reproducible database environments. Check RMAN logs daily to ensure backups completed successfully. Primary Objectives: Assist in the Discovery Phase activities of gathering user requirements, business analysis, legacy system analysis, Epic/Story creation, external data integration planning, and product backlog management. Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems 3 years of deep Oracle Database experience (Versions 12c, 19c, 21c) Must hold or be able to obtain a CompTIA Security CE certification (or higher, like CASP or CISSP) About Nationwide IT Services NIS is an IT and Management consulting company that is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. Powered by JazzHR iJaPmegLW0

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