Database Administrator IV

NuAxis Innovations•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Database Administrator IV provides advanced database administration and operational support for enterprise database systems supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). This role is responsible for ensuring availability, performance, security, and integrity of databases across mission-critical applications. This position is ideal for a hands-on DBA who can balance operations, troubleshooting, and optimization in a structured federal environment.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of database administration experience
Strong experience with at least one enterprise RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Experience with performance tuning and query optimization
Experience with backup and recovery strategies
Understanding of database security and access controls
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in federal or regulated environments
Exposure to multiple database platforms
Familiarity with scripting (T-SQL, PL/SQL, or similar)
Experience supporting high-availability environments

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain enterprise database systems (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Monitor database performance, availability, and health
Perform database tuning, indexing, and query optimization
Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes
Implement and maintain database security controls
Support application teams with database-related issues
Execute database patches, upgrades, and migrations
Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and system issues
Maintain database documentation, configurations, and SOPs
Support audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements
Coordinate with system, network, and application teams