Senior Database Administrator

$125,500 - $196,075/Yr

Noblis - Quantico, VA

Quantico, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Professionals in database administration are responsible for managing and maintaining databases to ensure data integrity, availability, and security within organizations. They utilize their expertise in database management systems, data modeling, and SQL programming to design, implement, and optimize database solutions that meet business needs. Typical responsibilities include installing and configuring database software, designing and implementing database schemas and structures, and optimizing database performance through indexing, query optimization, and database tuning. Database administration roles also involve ensuring data security and compliance with regulatory requirements, implementing backup and recovery procedures, and monitoring database activity to identify and address potential issues and vulnerabilities. Additionally, professionals may provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users and developers, assist in database migrations and upgrades, and develop and maintain documentation and guidelines for database operations and best practices. Their expertise in areas such as relational databases, data warehousing, and big data technologies enables organizations to effectively manage and leverage their data assets to support business operations, decision-making, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and secure enterprise databases across multiple networks and platforms.
• Design and implement robust database infrastructure for high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Perform database monitoring, optimization, backups, and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and uptime.
• Collaborate with System Engineers and Technical SMEs to implement database solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Analyze database performance issues and provide effective solutions for optimization and troubleshooting.
• Support the migration and consolidation of databases to cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud or Secret Cloud).
• Maintain compliance with FBI security protocols and ensure databases meet NIST and FBI IT standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database processes, architecture, and security.
• Lead efforts to ensure data redundancy, failover configurations, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Work directly with stakeholders to address database issues and provide ongoing technical support and training.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or 6+ years of database administration experience as a substitute).
• 8+ years experience as a Database Administrator managing large, complex databases with 500+ users.
• Proficiency with database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing database performance tuning, optimization, and security protocols.
• Expertise in performing database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
• Familiarity with database migration to cloud platforms, including AWS and hybrid environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience supporting databases in classified environments.
• Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing, and data integration solutions.
• Understanding of cloud-native database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for database automation.
• Experience with database security tools, auditing, and compliance with FBI security standards.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Recognition programs for exceptional performance.