Integral Federal, Inc.
Database Operations Lead
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Integral Federal, Inc.
Responsible for supporting the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs’ IT efforts through the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of databases to enable consular professionals to effectively and efficiently adjudicate visa and passport applications.
Responsibilities
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 resolving 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; perform 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 Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related 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, DevSecOps experience
6+ years of experience supervising technical teams with 4 or more members
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 Qualifications
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
Benefits
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
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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Integral Federal, Inc.
Responsible for supporting the Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs’ IT efforts through the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of databases to enable consular professionals to effectively and efficiently adjudicate visa and passport applications.
Responsibilities
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 resolving 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; perform 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 Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related 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, DevSecOps experience
6+ years of experience supervising technical teams with 4 or more members
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 Qualifications
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
Benefits
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
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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