Senior Database Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Execute database upgrades, version migrations, and patch management for SQL Server and PostgreSQL within development, testing, and production environments.

• Strategically plan and implement database deployments, which include schema modifications, releases, and configuration adjustments.

• Oversee database performance by tuning queries, indexes, and configurations to maximize efficiency on both platforms.

• Administer backup, recovery, and disaster recovery protocols to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

• Establish and uphold database security measures, access management, and audit logging in accordance with federal compliance standards (NIST, FISMA).

• Diagnose and resolve database incidents while collaborating with infrastructure and application teams.

• Assist in vulnerability remediation and compliance scanning pertaining to database environments.

• Keep thorough documentation for database configurations, standard operating procedures, and change logs.

• Work in partnership with DevOps and infrastructure teams to facilitate CI/CD integration for database modifications.

• Collaborate with Program Management to fulfill contract deliverables and reporting obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Database Administrator, showcasing extensive knowledge in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.

• Proven experience in executing database upgrades, patching, and version migrations for SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL.

• Significant expertise in database deployment procedures and release management.

• Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies as well as disaster recovery planning.

• Strong comprehension of database security best practices and compliance obligations.

• Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities.

• Capability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adept at functioning effectively in a fully remote, distributed team setting.

• U.S. Citizenship (as per contract specifications).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Professional development opportunities