Database Administrator (Mid)

$94,275 - $147,000/Yr

Lcg - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Bethesda, MD

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Database Administrator (Mid) will manage and maintain the company's databases of medium to high complexity, focusing on optimization, performance, and security. This role involves monitoring and resolving database performance and capacity issues, ensuring data integrity, and performing backups and recovery operations. The position also includes collaboration with cloud architecture teams to assist in data migration from on-premise systems to cloud-based platforms, ensuring alignment with NIH Cloud Services' strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain databases, optimizing configurations, performance, and access.
• Perform data migration from on-premise to cloud systems and between Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity.
• Resolve database performance and capacity issues to maintain operational efficiency.
• Perform database backup and recovery procedures and ensure system availability.
• Collaborate with cloud architecture teams to align database management with NIH's Cloud Services' goals and objectives.
• Implement and maintain cloud security protocols, ensuring adherence to NIST, FIPS, OMB, and NIH security standards.
• Provide support in cloud strategy planning, data management, and cloud architecture assessments.
• Prepare and maintain database documentation, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of cloud data management and migration strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in database administration, cloud services, and data migration.
• Experience with automated cloud services and GitHub integration.
• Familiarity with NIH's STRIDES initiatives and federal data management policies.
• Certifications in cloud computing or database management.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud database services.
• Knowledge of cloud security protocols, including compliance with NIST and federal security guidelines.
• Experience in database performance tuning, recovery, backup, and cloud migration.
• Strong understanding of SQL and other database query languages.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and provide input on cloud architecture and database management strategies.
• Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with NIH's STRIDES initiatives and federal data management policies.
• Certifications in cloud computing or database management.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance