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ECS · 10 hours ago

Database Administrator

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. The Database Administrator will support federal IT modernization initiatives by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance while adhering to compliance requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement database architectures for modern applications replacing legacy federal systems

Migrate data from legacy systems to cloud-based and hybrid database platforms

Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, views, stored procedures, and functions

Create and execute database migration strategies and rollback procedures

Implement database partitioning, clustering, and distribution strategies for large-scale federal datasets

Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies to ensure efficient operations

Conduct performance tuning for queries, indexes, and database configurations

Establish and maintain database capacity planning and scaling procedures

Implement automated monitoring and alerting systems for proactive database management

Optimize database resources to meet service level agreements and performance benchmarks

Implement and maintain database security controls in accordance with federal standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST)

Configure database encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms

Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability management activities

Ensure compliance with federal data protection requirements and privacy regulations

Maintain audit trails and logging mechanisms for regulatory compliance and forensic analysis

Design and implement comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies

Test and validate database recovery procedures and document recovery time objectives

Maintain high availability database configurations including failover and redundancy systems

Develop and execute business continuity plans for critical database systems

Coordinate with infrastructure teams to ensure integrated disaster recovery capabilities

Work closely with development teams to support application database requirements

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior database professionals

Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation including procedures, configurations, and architectural diagrams

Participate in change management processes and coordinate database deployments

Support 24/7 operations through on-call rotation and emergency response procedures

Qualification

PostgreSQLAWS RDSSQL programmingDatabase securityBackupRecoveryDatabase performance tuningNoSQL databasesDatabase automation toolsContainerized deploymentsCustomer service orientationTechnical communicationCross-functional teamworkProject managementProblem-solving

Required

U.S. Citizen

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments

Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust suitability determination

Preferred

Proficiency in relational database management systems (PostgreSQL)

Strong experience with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS)

Proficiency in SQL programming, query optimization, and database performance tuning

Experience with database security implementation and federal compliance frameworks

Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures, high availability, and disaster recovery planning

Understanding of database monitoring tools and automated management systems

Previous experience working on federal IT modernization or government consulting projects

Certification in database technologies (Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS Database Specialty)

Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and database automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef)

Experience with containerized database deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with data warehousing and business intelligence platforms

Understanding of federal IT procurement and project management processes

Database administration across multiple platforms and versions

Database migration tools and methodologies

Performance monitoring and optimization tools (Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, pgAdmin)

Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for database automation

Version control systems and collaborative development practices

Cloud infrastructure and platform-as-a-service technologies

Network protocols and security configurations relevant to database connectivity

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and matrix organizations

Adaptability to rapidly changing technology landscapes and federal requirements

Strong project management and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Customer service orientation with focus on supporting mission-critical government operations

Company

ECS

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ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees