CTG is seeking to fill an OSS Database & Platform Engineer position for our client. Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: 12 Months Overview We are seeking an experienced OSS Database & Platform Engineer to support and modernize mission-critical Telecom OSS applications supporting TDM-based landline telephony networks. This role is responsible for the administration, optimization, reliability, and modernization of database and platform environments across a complex hybrid infrastructure landscape. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Oracle and Informix databases, Linux platform administration, telecom operational support systems, and enterprise modernization initiatives involving cloud adoption, operating system migrations, and database transformation. Duties Administer and support Oracle, Informix, and other enterprise database platforms. Perform database installation, upgrades, patching, migrations, backup/recovery, replication, and performance tuning. Support Telecom OSS applications across development, testing, staging, and production environments. Lead and support modernization efforts involving migration from Solaris, HP-UX, and legacy Windows environments to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and modern Windows platforms. Monitor and optimize database and platform performance for high-volume operational systems. Support hybrid infrastructure environments across on-premises data centers, Azure, and AWS Outposts. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues involving databases, operating systems, middleware, and application platforms. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and network teams during transformation initiatives. Support the evolution of legacy TDM-based systems toward modern IP-based architectures. Required Skills Oracle Database Administration Informix Database Administration Database Performance Tuning Backup, Recovery, Replication, and High Availability Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Telecom OSS Support Platform Engineering and Infrastructure Support Production Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis Operating System Migrations and Modernization Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills Microsoft Azure AWS Outposts Solaris Administration HP-UX Administration Middleware Technologies Telecom Network Operations TDM-to-IP Transformation Initiatives Infrastructure Automation and Monitoring Tools Experience 5+ years of database administration and platform engineering experience. Experience supporting enterprise telecom OSS environments. Proven experience with Oracle and Informix databases. Experience supporting Linux, UNIX, and Windows server environments. Experience working within large-scale production environments and modernization programs. Experience supporting cloud and hybrid infrastructure deployments. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required. CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role. To Apply: To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you! About CTG CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com. CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws. CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.