Genius Road

Senior Cloud Database Engineering Lead #3162

Genius Road  •  Reston, VA (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Senior Cloud Database Engineering Lead
Contract Length: 12 months+
Location: Northern Virginia (Telework)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Database Engineering Lead to architect, manage, and modernize enterprise database environments across hybrid and cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership for Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments, with a strong focus on Azure cloud migrations, database reliability, and security compliance in highly regulated settings. The ideal candidate is a technically grounded leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence, cloud transformation, and operational discipline, and who can lead 24/7 operations teams supporting mission-critical systems.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Substantial hands-on experience with Oracle Database (10g through 19c) and Microsoft SQL Server, including RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS), hybrid cloud architecture, and Azure networking, storage, monitoring, and logging
  • Linux (RHEL or Oracle Linux) and Windows Server administration
  • Scripting proficiency in Bash/Unix shell and PowerShell
  • Demonstrated experience with federal security compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and STIG, including STIG vulnerability remediation and POA&M management
  • Exposure to Oracle to PostgreSQL migration tooling
  • Background in highly regulated industries such as government, healthcare, or financial services
  • Active U.S. Government security clearance preferred; eligibility to obtain one will be considered

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise Oracle and MSSQL Server database platforms, including high availability and disaster recovery architectures using Data Guard, RAC, and replication frameworks
  • Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, query tuning, and capacity planning, and maintain architecture documentation and operational runbooks
  • Lead large-scale database migrations from on-premises to Microsoft Azure and manage hybrid cloud environments across Azure GovCloud and enterprise data centers
  • Implement cloud monitoring, automation, and scaling strategies to ensure long-term platform reliability and cost efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and STIG standards, lead security remediation efforts, and support audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Oversee 24/7 production operations, including proactive monitoring, alerting, backup and recovery management using RMAN and Data Pump, and database patching and lifecycle management
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering teams, establish incident and change management processes, and collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure integrated platform reliability


Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Genius Road

About Genius Road

2025 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces!

Genius Road, LLC, is a boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm with a difference.

We’re not resume aggregators, but corporate matchmakers – connecting you with candidates who fit your requirements, your culture and your environment. For permanent positions, we bring you new hires with staying power, culling through our extensive network to identify the perfect all-around fit.

If you have a temporary need for additional technical or telecom expertise, we’ll find the right mix of people who can jump right in and start producing.

Just as important, we make the process easier. Instead of inundating your inbox with random resumes, we create individual profiles of our recommended talent that give you a comprehensive view of the top candidates. So, you’ll see, in a glance, not only what these individuals can do, but who they are as human beings and how they’ll fit in your organization.

Combine all this with a proven track record, an unshakable professionalism and a fierce commitment to customer service, and it’s easy to see what sets us apart.

We call it a smarter approach to recruiting. Our customers say it’s “Pure Genius“

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2010
Website
geniusroad.com
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