Infrastructure Application and Database SME – Lead

Infrastructure Application and Database SME – Lead Location: Remote (Northern Virginia) Employment Type: Full-Time (Contingent upon contract award) Security Clearance Required: Active IT-I Critical Sensitive or Tier 5 (T5) clearance required at time of proposal submission Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is required (due to federal security requirements) Position Summary Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a highly experienced and technically accomplished Infrastructure Application and Database SME – Lead to serve as Key Personnel in support of a complex DoD enterprise Oracle environment. This individual will act as a senior-level subject matter expert on enterprise applications, databases, and integration platforms and will serve on executive-level project teams providing technical oversight, strategic direction, and subject matter analysis. This position supports mission-critical operations and modernization efforts, and requires deep experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), Fusion Middleware, and a wide range of enterprise integration and business intelligence tools operating at production scale. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the senior subject matter expert for infrastructure, middleware, and enterprise Oracle technologies in support of DoD missions • Provide technical direction, engineering guidance, and independent analysis on exceptionally complex issues related to Oracle application and database ecosystems • Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize the following technologies within a DoD Oracle EBS environment: • Oracle EBS Financial ERP • Oracle Database with Real Application Cluster (RAC), Active Data Guard, GoldenGate, and advanced performance tuning • Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2+ • Oracle SOA Suite, SSO/OAM, OIM, OBIEE, Hyperion, EDQ, Oracle UPK, and Oracle GRC tools • Lead design, implementation, and operational support for middleware and application infrastructure environments with user bases exceeding 300,000+ production users • Direct large-scale system architecture design reviews and configuration management aligned with DoD security and operational standards • Coordinate and mentor enterprise design and operational technical teams to ensure uptime, scalability, and secure performance • Write, review, and deliver high-quality technical documentation, including system designs, troubleshooting reports, implementation plans, and government deliverables • Contribute to the formulation of innovative architectural and operational principles for next-generation DoD data and middleware strategies Minimum Qualifications • Experience: • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise infrastructure, Oracle platforms, and middleware system administration • Experience supporting DoD or Federal shared Oracle service providers using Oracle Fusion Middleware 12.2 or higher • Demonstrated success managing both design and operations technical teams supporting enterprise-scale Oracle infrastructure (300,000+ production users) • Technical Expertise: • Deep hands-on experience with: • Oracle EBS Financials ERP, Oracle RAC, GoldenGate, Active Data Guard • Fusion Middleware, SOA, SSO/OAM, OIM, OBIEE, Hyperion, EDQ, UPK, and GRC • Expertise in Oracle performance tuning, cloning, and disaster recovery design • Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and system hardening practices under DoD RMF and STIGs • Security Clearance: • Must possess active IT-I Critical Sensitive or Tier 5 (T5) clearance at time of proposal submission • Communication Skills: • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to produce polished technical documentation and briefings for executive and government stakeholders • Strong command of the English language required Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting DoD shared service environments or enterprise financial management systems • Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional – Database, Middleware, or Cloud Infrastructure) • Experience leading large-scale ERP migrations, cloud transitions, or zero-downtime deployment architectures • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity standards, FedRAMP environments, and data governance best practices Work Environment & Travel • Shall be available to periodically support meetings at HQ DLA (Fort Belvoir, VA) or other places of performance in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Apply Job! Apply to this Job