KellyMitchell Group · 3 hours ago
Security Infrastructure Support Database Administrator
Bethesda, MD
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$80/hr - $105/hr
5+ years expKellyMitchell Group is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support Database Administrator to join their team. This role involves designing and maintaining database systems to support enterprise IT and security operations while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and maintain database systems supporting enterprise IT and security operations
Manage and optimize databases across hybrid infrastructures on-prem and cloud
Perform regular maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning to ensure database availability and efficiency
Implement and maintain database security controls, including encryption, access management, and auditing
Support database migrations to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, O365), ensuring data integrity and compliance
Conduct database patching, upgrades, and backups in accordance with cybersecurity policies and procedures
Collaborate with development teams to support secure data storage, queries, and integrations
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, and CDM
Develop documentation for database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans
Communicate database-related risks, performance metrics, and remediation plans to technical and executive stakeholders
Work with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure database systems meet security and operational requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
5+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting databases in hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments
2+ years of experience working within cybersecurity-focused environments or supporting secure data systems
Hands-on experience with major database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Strong understanding of cloud database services AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc., including migration and security hardening
Familiarity with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM
Experience with database backup, recovery, patching, and replication strategies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex database and security topics to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
401K offered
Company
KellyMitchell Group
KellyMitchell is a HR firm for IT and technical staffing for organizations globally.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cassandra Sanford
CEO and Owner
Gina Chisholm
Vice President - Business Operations
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