MANTECH

Data and Application Platform Manager

MANTECH  •  Herndon, VA (Hybrid)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


General information


Requisition #
R65020
Locations
USA-VA-Herndon
Posting Date
12/23/2025
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Hybrid
Time Type
Full time


Description & Requirements


Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now—be extraordinary at MANTECH!

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Data and Application Platform Manager to join our team in Herndon, VA

This is a hybrid position. This role is responsible for the unified management and operational excellence of database and application environments. The Data Application Platform Manager will accelerate the deployment of approved changes and updates, optimize database performance, and drive automation to reduce operational downtime. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in Oracle/SQL platforms with strong application lifecycle management skills to lead modernization efforts and maintain 24x7x365 operational readiness

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Oversee the daily operations of both database and application support teams, ensuring seamless service delivery for globally dispersed systems.
  • Support the transition to modernized databases and applications and assist in migration initiatives to cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Ensure all databases and applications meet security standards, managing remediation of vulnerabilities, patching, and compliance with information assurance policies.
  • Implement and manage automated maintenance tasks, diagnostic health checks, and self-learning/self-healing corrective actions to improve system resilience.
  • Manage and develop a cross-functional support staff, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing technical team.
  • Ensure database performance, availability, and capacity meet defined service levels and comply with government regulations and policies.
  • Analyze databases performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance application support efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience managing database administration and/or application support teams for enterprise projects.
  • Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data lineage practices.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting both modernized (web-based) and legacy (client/server) applications and databases.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, or Azure.
  • Strong technical understanding of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server platforms.
  • Experience with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
  • Experience with DevOps/CI/CD principles.
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications
    • OCI Architect or Developer Professional
    • Microsoft SQL Server Certification
    • SAFe/Agile Certified
    • CompTIA Security+
  • Experience with Oracle Exadata, Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliances (ZDLRA)
  • Experience with projecting and planning for long-range database requirements and design
  • Experience with database quality control, auditing, and securing data in a high-compliance government environment
  • Experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and programming

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must hold an active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.


MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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About MANTECH

MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.

We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.

We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.

When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Year Founded
1968
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