Mid-Level Database Administrator

Role Overview

• Design, plan, implement, and administer relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL), including security, access controls, and documentation
• Establish, implement, and maintain database environments supporting development, testing, and production operations for the IBS program
• Install, configure, and upgrade database software as required
• Develop and maintain patching schedules to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner
• Evaluate and apply DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance
• Establish and maintain database high availability strategies (e.g., backups, replication, snapshots)
• Monitor and resolve database downtime and performance issues in a timely manner
• Develop and troubleshoot RHEL Linux shell scripts to support database operations
• Implement monitoring and notification mechanisms for database health and performance issues
• Support release deployments, including execution of DDL/DML scripts
• Collaborate with IBS program teams and stakeholders to support data requests and business-driven queries
• Develop familiarity with data models, relationships, and structures across IBS applications and schemas
• Support Agile development efforts by implementing database changes aligned with sprint timelines, ensuring quality and performance standards
• Maintain database configuration control across multiple environments (Development, QA/Test, Government Test, Production)
• Support migration of databases to AWS RDS (PostgreSQL or similar managed services)
• Perform routine database administration tasks (daily, weekly, monthly), including performance monitoring, reporting, and data loads
• Support after-hours production deployments and participate in on-call rotations to address critical issues

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
• Minimum 4+ years of experience administering relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
• At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and deploying database systems
• Strong expertise in SQL, including performance tuning, query optimization, and data modeling
• Experience troubleshooting database performance issues and optimizing database structures
• Solid understanding of database design, development, and DBMS internals
• Experience supporting database operations in a Linux (RHEL) environment
• Ability to work independently and support multiple environments in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Linux
• MySQL
• Postgres
• SQL

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off