Overview
On Site
USD 81,094.00 - 137,860.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Attention To Detail
Management
Data Integrity
IP
Intellectual Property
Virtual Private Network
MongoDB
Optimization
Disaster Recovery
Replication
Clustering
Identity Management
Documentation
Query Optimization
Stored Procedures
Scripting
Technical Support
PASS
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Information Systems
Database Architecture
Database Administration
RDBMS
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Database
Backup
Recovery
High Availability
SQL Tuning
Database Security
Regulatory Compliance
Data Governance
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Decision-making
Communication
Organized
Multitasking
Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Job Details
Title: Database Administrator
The Work
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our database systems. The DBA will ensure data integrity, security, availability, and performance across multiple environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in database management, proactive monitoring, and troubleshooting, as well as collaboration with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
Job Location: Remote
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do:
What You Will Bring With You:
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
Professional Skills:
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,094.00 - $137,860.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
The Work
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our database systems. The DBA will ensure data integrity, security, availability, and performance across multiple environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in database management, proactive monitoring, and troubleshooting, as well as collaboration with developers, architects, and business stakeholders.
Job Location: Remote
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do:
- Install, configure, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
- Monitor database performance, tune queries, and implement optimization strategies.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through replication, clustering, and backup/recovery solutions.
- Implement database security controls, access management, and compliance policies.
- Perform regular maintenance, upgrades, and patching of database systems.
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data dictionaries, configurations, and procedures.
- Support developers with schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Automate administrative tasks using scripts, tools, or Infrastructure as Code.
- Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support.
What You Will Bring With You:
- U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
- Candidate must be able to pass successful Public Trust background check
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems or related technology field
- 3+ years of experience in database architecture, engineering, or administration.
What We Would Like You To Bring With You:
- Proficiency with relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and high availability solutions.
- Strong knowledge of SQL, performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
- Strong understanding of database security, compliance, and data governance.
Professional Skills:
- Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.
- Organized, detailed oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,094.00 - $137,860.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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