Database Operations Lead

The Database Operations Lead is responsible for supporting the Department of State (DOS or Department), Bureau of Consular Affairs’ (CA) IT efforts through the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of databases to enable consular professionals to effectively and efficiently adjudicate visa and passport applications

• Maintain modernized and legacy database technologies, replicating all data collected from embassies, consulates (posts), and passport facilities, ensuring all data is available centrally to the appropriate users, and resolve replication errors
• Support database engineering activities for all database platforms in CST (e.g., Oracle and SQL)
• Engineer data and data integration platforms as introduced by SCST.
• Engineer, maintain, and support the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD)
• Support CA/CST software development environments (Sandbox, Integrated Development Environment, and Integrated Testing Environment)
• Provide database production support for multiple systems and environments, and database replication services
• Conduct enterprise-level database planning, analysis, design, development, and implementation services for CA. Performs capacity planning to process enterprise-wide data and maintain historical resource utilization and performance metrics
• Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) management capability/recoverability for CA databases, optimize system efficiencies, and generate performance reports
• Implement and incorporate monitoring and reporting for all applicable databases
• Provide Tier III-level response to alerts generated via database monitoring software implemented within the Enterprise Event Management and Monitoring capability
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve support for databases
• Coordinate and support the production troubleshooting efforts with other Tier II and Tier III CA support teams.
  
  
  

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a similar Information Technology Field.
• 10 years of experience leading programs with similar scope and complexity with multiple simultaneous projects.
• 10 years of hands-on experience with at least 3 or more of the following Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, JAVA, engineered systems, cloud technologies, data integration, automated testing and deployments, and DevSecOps experience.
• 6 years of experience supervising technical teams with 4 or more members, managing the number of people proposed for this area
• Certifications in risk management, scheduling, Agile management, EVM, or ITIL
• Industry-recognized technical and/or business certifications, such as Oracle Certified Master, IBM Certified Solution Developer, or Oracle Certified Professional
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Strong understanding of Department of State technical environments, policies, and acquisition processes. (5 years)
• Prior experience managing programs under CIO-SP3, Evolve, or other enterprise-wide vehicles.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align IT delivery to mission outcomes.
• Knowledge of federal information security standards (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP)
• ITIL certification and/or Agile Program Management experience.
  
  
  

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Paid Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability