Database Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Deliver senior-level technical guidance in the development and operation of Air Force IT systems.

• Emphasize database architecture, performance optimization, and data management practices.

• Engage with customers and the Program Management Office.

• Assist and collaborate with capability delivery teams, including development Scrums, Cloud Engineering, and the DevSecOps Platform.

• Ensure the performance, availability, integrity, and security of databases across all environments.

• Optimize database performance, oversee database logs, and install necessary software and patches.

• Manage database configurations on each database server and/or Cloud One.

• Coordinate firewall access and release schedules with the PMO.

• Troubleshoot system anomalies, formulate database strategies, and monitor production systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Capability to acquire and/or sustain a Secret Clearance.

• Intermediate certification per DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or above.

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

• 5-7 years of pertinent experience.

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

• Security+ CE or CCNA Security certification is required.

• Familiarity with XMLS, AWS, and Azure-related technologies and tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid life insurance coverage.

• Generous paid time off.

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Unlimited training resources.

• A collaborative, flexible, and innovative work environment.