Applications Database Administrator

Microsoft Certification (MCSA or Equivalent) | Tier 5 (Top Secret) Clearance Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Applications Database Administrator (DBA) to support a federal government program requiring a Tier 5 (T5) background investigation for Top Secret clearance eligibility.

The Database Administrator will be responsible for supporting mission-critical applications and database environments, ensuring availability, security, and performance of enterprise databases supporting government systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server environments, database administration, application integration, and database performance tuning.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise database environments supporting critical applications

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases

• Monitor database performance and conduct performance tuning and optimization

• Support application integrations with database systems

• Manage database security, user access, and role-based permissions

• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

• Troubleshoot database and application performance issues

• Support database patching, upgrades, and configuration management

• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams

• Maintain database documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

• Ensure databases meet federal security and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  OR relevant Microsoft certification such as:

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) – SQL Server or Database Administration

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• Minimum 5 years of experience administering enterprise databases supporting applications

• Strong experience with:

  • Microsoft SQL Server administration

  • Database performance tuning

  • Backup and recovery procedures

  • Database security and access control

• Experience supporting enterprise application environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or defense programs

• Experience with:

  • SQL Server clustering or high availability solutions

  • Database replication and failover configurations

  • PowerShell or automation scripting

• Familiarity with:

  • Azure SQL environments

  • Data integration tools

  • ETL processes

• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, or federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks

Security Clearance Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 (T5) background investigation

• Tier 5 investigation supports Top Secret clearance eligibility

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance preferred

Work Location

Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area
(Onsite or hybrid depending on federal program requirements)