Backfill - Hybrid - SQL/Oracle Database Architect&Administrator, Arlington

JOB TITLE:

SQL/Oracle Database Architect&Administrator EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

12-month contract Open to C2C? Yes Any citizenship restrictions? USC or GCH ONLY COMPENSATION:

Rate: 80-85/Hr. C2C LOCATION DETAILS: Need Local Hybrid schedule (50% onsite) - FCPS IT HQ at Wilton Woods - 3701 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310 ABOUT THE ROLE: Job Description - SQL/Oracle Database Architect&Administrator Overview We are seeking a highly skilled

Database Architect/Administrator (DBA)

with strong experience in

SQL Server

(and

Oracle

would be a bonus) to support a strategic initiative transitioning operational database responsibilities from the Business Systems group into IT Operations. This role focuses on

database observability, performance and availability optimization, modernization, architecture, and long-term management practices

that will stabilize, optimize, and streamline the customer's data environment. This is expected to be a

1-year engagement , with potential extension based on project scope and operational needs. Responsibilities Database Architecture&Redesign ? Assess existing SQL Server and Oracle database environments for structural, performance, and design issues. ? Redesign database hosting environments to reduce complexity and improve scalability, licensing costs, and flexibility - conversion from single SQL server model into a SQL cluster environment is highly desirable.? Develop long-term database architecture standards and best practices for IT Operations.

Database Management&Administration ? Install, configure, patch, and upgrade SQL Server and Oracle database platforms. ? Manage storage structures, indexing strategies, partitioning, and capacity planning for OLTP/OLAP workloads. ? Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Performance, observability, Optimization&Troubleshooting ? Facilitate the detection and alerting strategy across operational environments, triage issues when necessary.

? Identify performance bottlenecks, tune SQL queries, optimize indexes, and streamline inefficient schema components. ? Diagnose and resolve complex database issues across both SQL and Oracle platforms.

Data Integrity, Security, and Standards ? Implement and enforce data governance guidelines, user access controls, and security policies. ? Maintain metadata, documentation, data models, and standard operating procedures.

Collaboration&Transition ? Work with Business Systems, developers, and IT Operations to transition operational database ownership into IT. ? Provide mentorship, documentation, and operational guidance to support sustainable internal ownership. ? Assist in application integration and support related system modifications.

Required Skills&Experience ? Proven experience in architecting, redesigning, and administering

SQL Server

and

Oracle

environments. ? Strong background in database optimization, schema redesign, capacity planning, and performance tuning. ? Experience supporting enterprise environments, including backup/recovery and high availability. ? Ability to analyze and refactor poorly structured or legacy databases. ? Strong documentation and communication skills to support operational transition.? Experience working under the ITIL disciplines of Change, Incident, Problem, and Service management.

Preferred Experience

? Experience leading database modernization initiatives or migrating responsibilities between departments. ? Prior consulting or short-term engagement experience is a plus.