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Lead Database Engineer

MKS2 Technologies · United States
Work typeContract
Pay · estimate~$110k – $150kMarket rate · not set by employer
PostedNov 14, 2026
LevelSenior
In short The Lead Database Engineer and Administrator serves as the high-level technical authority for software engineering on a Tech Refresh contract based in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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JOB SUMMARY: The Lead Database Engineer and Administrator serves as the high-level technical authority for software engineering on a Tech Refresh contract based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role provides deep technical expertise in enterprise Oracle database architecture, development methodologies, system integration, and emerging technologies. The Senior Principal Software Engineer leads complex database design initiatives, advises leadership on technical strategy, and ensures engineering solutions meet mission, security, scalability, and performance requirements.

The candidate collaborates closely with program leadership, architects, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and stakeholders to design and implement advanced software solutions supporting enterprise systems, cloud environments, and mission-critical platforms.

This project delivers a mission-assured technical refresh of the CCIC2S Oracle database and RHEL operating environments, upgrading legacy systems to Oracle 19c and RHEL 9.7 while preserving full operational continuity. It includes comprehensive engineering, integration, cybersecurity, testing, and deployment activities to ensure zero data loss, improved performance, strengthened security, and seamless compatibility across all CCIC2S mission systems. Location will be north Colorado Springs initially and future work at Chidlaw and Peterson AFB occasionally.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Technical lead experience to guide the database team, able establish priorities for tasking, and proactively address risks to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert for software engineering practices, frameworks, and architecture across programs and projects.
  • Lead the design and development of Oracle Database Upgrade solution for a complex enterprise.
  • Provide significant input into the technical solution design and architect the upgrade path for Oracle, including compatibility analysis, data migration strategies, and performance tuning.
  • Provide input into the design for the RHEL migration plan, covering kernel compatibility, package updates, and security hardening.
  • Be responsible for analyzing, creating, manipulating, and organizing database systems.
  • Modify Oracle database schemas, static data load, and program documentation.
  • Consolidate customer data to make it easily accessible and readable to users throughout their community.
  • Work closely with the development team t…
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