Database Administrator (DBA)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. The DBA will administer, secure, and optimize enterprise database platforms across development, test, staging, and production environments.

What You Will Do

Administer, secure, and optimize enterprise database platforms; lead schema design, data modeling, performance tuning, replication, backup, recovery, and capacity planning; integrate cybersecurity controls and align database configurations with security requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidate must have a strong understanding of RMF/ATO processes, STIG application to database platforms, vulnerability remediation workflows, and audit/evidence preparation. Experience with database design, indexing, query optimization, replication/DR, backup/recovery strategies, and performance tuning for high-volume systems is also required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; OR relevant DoD/military training; OR relevant professional certification or equivalent experience
• Database administration, data platform engineering, or systems engineering experience with at least 3 years managing enterprise database environments
• Expertise in database design, indexing, query optimization, replication/DR, backup/recovery strategies, and performance tuning for high-volume systems
• Hands-on experience with commercial and open-source RDBMS and cloud database services (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Azure SQL, RDS) and associated tooling
• Strong understanding of RMF/ATO processes, STIG application to database platforms, vulnerability remediation workflows, and audit/evidence preparation
• Proficiency with scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, SQL), monitoring/observability tools, and database configuration management

Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
• Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law