We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated AI Data Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing cloud-based data pipelines and AI data platforms that support our enterprise-scale initiatives in an IC customer space. This role demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience with Oracle-based systems in high-volume environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven organization and enjoy solving complex data engineering challenges, we want to hear from you. The ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility with poly required.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or database management and building enterprise-scale mission systems, preferably within the federal sector
• Experience with managing geospatial intelligence data (vectors and rasters)
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms such as Oracle, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong experience with architecting and implementing Oracle Databases
• AI-enabling data using Vector data type, RAG, and MCP
• Strong knowledge of ETL pipeline design (including data transformations) and implementation for large-scale data systems
• Containers/Kubernetes
• Proficiency in shell scripting, Python, or other automation tools
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata management, and data lineage practices
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including data scientists, DBAs, and business analysts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting and presenting solutions
• The ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility with poly required

Desired Skills:

• Designing multi-modal databases that integrate multiple data types, including:
  • Relational
  • Spatial
  • JSON
  • Graph
• Knowledge of data security best practices and regulatory compliance
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines in a data engineering context
• Creating and deploying RESTful APIs; Oracle API Gateway
• Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Database Certified Professional or OCI Architect Professional) are a plus
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC)-related agencies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and innovative thinking skills

Position is located in the Reston, VA area

Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC3