OSS Database & Platform Engineer

Computer Task Group, Inc•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CTG is seeking an experienced OSS Database & Platform Engineer to support and modernize mission-critical Telecom Operational Support Systems (OSS) that support TDM-based landline telephony networks. This role is responsible for database administration, platform engineering, infrastructure reliability, and modernization initiatives across complex hybrid environments spanning on-premises data centers, cloud platforms, and legacy telecom infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong Oracle and Informix database expertise, Linux platform administration experience, and a background supporting large-scale telecommunications environments undergoing digital transformation.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in database administration, platform engineering, or infrastructure support.
Strong Oracle database administration experience.
Experience supporting Informix database environments.
Expertise in database performance tuning, backup/recovery, replication, and operational support.
Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mission-critical production environments.
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or telecommunications systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Telecom OSS applications.
Knowledge of TDM telecommunications environments.
Experience with Solaris and HP-UX platforms.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and AWS Outposts.
Experience supporting cloud migrations and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Understanding of IP-based network architectures and telecom transformation programs.
Experience with automation and scripting tools.

Responsibilities

Administer and support OSS database platforms across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
Manage Oracle, Informix, and other enterprise database technologies.
Perform database installations, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning.
Support migration initiatives from Solaris, HP-UX, and legacy Windows systems to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and modern Windows platforms.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database and platform performance for high-volume telecom operational systems.
Support hybrid infrastructure deployments across on-premises environments, Microsoft Azure, and AWS Outposts.
Collaborate with application, middleware, cloud, infrastructure, and network engineering teams during modernization and transformation programs.
Resolve complex production issues involving databases, operating systems, middleware, and application integrations.
Contribute to modernization efforts transitioning legacy TDM communications environments toward IP-based architectures.