Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Deliver senior technical guidance for the development and operation of federal IT systems.

• Emphasize database architecture, performance, and data management strategies.

• Offer strategic insight for the modernization and improvement of federal systems through robust data management, database optimization, and secure data handling practices.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer.

• Support and collaborate with development Scrums, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps Platform teams.

• Optimize databases and oversee database logs.

• Install software, maintain releases, and apply relevant patches.

• Provide after-hours incident support when necessary.

• Manage databases and configurations on database servers, Cloud One, and other hosting environments.

• Facilitate firewall access for mainframe/server connectivity.

• Coordinate release timelines with the PMO and partner organizations.

• Address and resolve system anomalies as they arise.

• Create database strategies, monitor systems, enhance performance and capacity, and develop plans for future needs.

• Supervise production systems and secure database environments, including addressing and resolving database STIGs.

• Prepare software release packages for upgrades to newer COTS versions.

• Adjust database structures in accordance with approved software modifications.

• Manage backups, confirm the accuracy and completeness of restored data, and assist with data restoration processes.

• Set up databases for CV&I, QT&E, performance, user-acceptance, and regression testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a closely related discipline.

• 5–7 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).

• Over 3 years of database management experience in an AWS Cloud environment (RDS).

• Security+ CE or CCNA Security certification is mandatory.

• Must possess an Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Proficient in XMLS, AWS-related technologies, and associated utilities.

• Preferred: experience with Agile development teams of 20 or more FTEs, along with familiarity with Agile methodologies.

• Preferred: over 5 years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle RMAN.

• Preferred: at least 2 years of experience with Oracle Failsafe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance plans.

• Vision insurance options.

• Paid life insurance benefits.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Unlimited training opportunities.

• A collaborative, flexible, and innovative work environment.