Senior Database Administrator

Job ID: 2509311

Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-04

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Database Admin

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join a high-performance team that is spearheading our customers (VA) data migration to and support/maintenance of databases in the cloud. Tremendous growth opportunity working within database cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. Looking for an engineer who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.

Job Description

• Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS).
• Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
• Monitor and maintain database performance, including tuning and optimization.
• Analyze and optimize database performance, including query optimization and index management.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and implement improvements to ensure optimal system performance.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
• Perform regular backups and recovery drills to ensure data can be restored in case of failures or disasters.
• Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
• Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitor database systems for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including database patches and updates.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
• Create and update operational manuals and guidelines for database management.
• Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and trends in database technologies and implement relevant improvements.

Qualifications

Education Required:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications are preferred, such as:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
  • AWS Certified Database - Specialty.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in database administration, preferably with Oracle, and SQL Server.
• Proven expertise managing and maintaining databases in AWS RDS.
• Experience in database design and architecture.
• Proven experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
• Proficiency in deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle instances on AWS RDS.
• Experience with AWS RDS monitoring and maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of RDS-specific features like automated backups, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server database architecture, management, and optimization.
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiar with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Proficiency in Oracle database architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
• Expertise in PL/SQL programming and Oracle database optimization.
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, and OEM.
• Familiarity with Oracle RAC, partitioning, and parallel query optimization.
• Experience with query optimization and indexing strategies for both SQL Server and Oracle.
• Proficiency in using performance monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
• Knowledge of database backup and recovery techniques, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
• Experience implementing and managing automated backup solutions.
• Understanding of database security best practices for both SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience with user authentication, authorization, encryption, and data masking.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate database management tasks.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and system stability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with application developers and system administrators.
• Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends in database management and cloud services.
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency database support and maintenance when required.

Clearance Requirement

• ship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.