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Database Administrator, Sr.

• Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

Decisionpoint Corporation

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Skills

Design Optimization
Database Administration
Data Storage
Analytics
Microsoft SSRS
Query Optimization
Replication
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
High Availability
Clustering
Data Modeling
Storage
Access Control
Data Migration
Cloud Computing
Scripting
Terraform
Ansible
Capacity Management
Scalability
Data Flow
Agile
Integration Testing
Security Clearance
Computer Science
Information Systems
PostgreSQL
NoSQL
MongoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
SQL
PL/SQL
Stored Procedures
Optimization
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Amazon Redshift
Provisioning
Backup
Recovery
Extract
Transform
Load
Data Warehouse
DevSecOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Encryption
Auditing
Management
TDE
Risk Management Framework
RMF
STIG
Information Assurance
Information Architecture
Impact Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Performance Monitoring
SolarWinds
Amazon Web Services
Security+
Customer Engagement
DoD
Oracle
OCP
Microsoft
SQL Azure
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Database
Communication
Collaboration
Attention To Detail
FOCUS
Operational Excellence
Data Integrity
Preventive Maintenance
Continuous Improvement
Legal
Authorization

Summary

Overview

DecisionPoint seeks a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to lead the design, optimization, and sustainment of secure enterprise databases supporting a large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiative. The DBA will oversee multi-tier database environments, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security compliance across AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 enclaves.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining high availability, optimizing data storage and retrieval, and supporting the integration of data systems used for mission operations, analytics, and case management.

This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Database Administrator, Sr. will:

Design, configure, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases to support applications, data integrations, and reporting services.

Manage database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques.

Oversee database replication, backup, and recovery processes, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery compliance.

Implement and monitor high availability (HA) and clustering configurations across IL4/IL5 environments.

Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and system architects to optimize database schema design, data modeling, and storage structures.

Manage and secure database connections and access controls, enforcing least-privilege and Zero Trust principles.

Support data migration and synchronization between legacy and cloud-native systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Develop and maintain database automation scripts for provisioning, patching, and monitoring using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS RDS automation.

Perform health checks, capacity planning, and tuning to ensure performance and scalability.

Monitor and resolve database incidents, logs, and alerts using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, or equivalent tools.

Apply DoD RMF and STIG compliance controls to all database systems and configurations.

Maintain audit trails, access logs, and security reports in accordance with DoD policy.

Document architecture diagrams, data flow relationships, and configuration baselines for sustainment and accreditation purposes.

Participate in Agile release cycles, supporting integration testing, validation, and deployment readiness activities.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement:

Must hold an active Top Secret clearance.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience administering enterprise-scale databases in federal or defense programs.

Experience managing PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).

Proven track record implementing secure, resilient database architectures within AWS GovCloud or equivalent environments.

Technical Knowledge:

Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and stored procedure optimization.

Experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, and Redshift for provisioning and scaling database resources.

Proficiency in backup and recovery strategies, including snapshot management and PITR (Point-in-Time Recovery).

Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing, and integration frameworks.

Knowledge of DevSecOps automation for database deployments (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).

Experience implementing encryption, auditing, and key management (KMS, TDE).

Understanding of RMF, DISA STIGs, and DoD IA compliance controls.

Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning utilities such as SolarWinds DPA, AWS Performance Insights, or pg_stat_statements.

Certifications (Preferred):

AWS Certified Database - Specialty or Solutions Architect.

CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification.

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities in complex, distributed database environments.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

Ability to diagnose and resolve performance, security, and configuration issues quickly.

Detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence and data integrity.

Committed to proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099468
Position Id: 2025-3083_1
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Decisionpoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) SBA HUBZone certified business, is an innovation thought leader in the Federal community delivering transformative IT Support Services, including Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Cyber Security, Information Assurance (IA), and Professional Services, empowering Government agencies to enhance delivery of their critical mission requirements. Our experience also provides us a keen understanding of Government agencies’ responsibilities and challenges, including:

ITSM implementations;
application and infrastructure modernization;
footprint reduction;
adoption of emerging technologies;
rapid integration;
cloud adoption.

Decisionpoint Corporation is currently accepting resumes for a variety of positions. Please review the database of positions that we are seeking to fill and contact us for additional information about any specific opportunity.

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