Trace3
Lead Database Engineer and Administrator
$180K–$200K
Colorado Springs, CO +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 17, 2026
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise database development, design, debugging, and integration.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads engineering and administration for an enterprise Oracle database and RHEL technical refresh, upgrading systems while maintaining operational continuity, security, and performance.
What you'll do
- Lead Oracle database upgrade design, including compatibility analysis, data migration, and performance tuning; contribute to the RHEL migration plan.
- Guide database engineering work, manage priorities and risks, and establish software development standards and practices.
- Coordinate full lifecycle engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and technical planning with program leadership and engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise database development, design, debugging, and integration.
- Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application; DoD 8570 IAT Level II and any Database Certification.
- Strong Oracle database development and Linux background, including relevant database, RHEL administration, and automation experience.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Docker and KVM/VMware.
- Knowledge of Java, VMware Suite, Ansible, storage, networking, cybersecurity, or STIGs.
Pay
$180,000 — $200,000 USD base salary
Tools
Oracle 19c, RHEL 9.7, Oracle RMAN, Data Pump, GoldenGate, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SELinux, Bash
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