Database Administrator Lead

Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC • Tampa, FL

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a senior Database Administrator Lead to manage enterprise Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments for a federal government IT program. You will lead database administration activities, drive performance optimization and security compliance, oversee junior DBA staff, and ensure high availability of mission-critical data systems in a cloud-hosted environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret or TS/SCI and/or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree OR Oracle 19c/SQL Server certification OR 7+ years of senior DBA experience
• Proven expertise in Oracle 19c+ and Microsoft SQL Server administration
• Experience with high-availability database configurations (clustering, mirroring, replication)
• Strong SQL tuning and performance optimization skills

Nice To Haves

• Oracle OCP/OCM or Microsoft SQL Server certification
• Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Cloud-hosted database experience (OCI, Azure, or AWS RDS)
• Federal IT background with DoD data governance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Oracle and SQL Server database administration in a federal IT environment
• Architect, optimize, and maintain high-availability database configurations
• Implement database security controls, access management, and data integrity enforcement
• Manage backup/recovery operations with quarterly validation testing
• Lead SQL tuning, data integration, and ETL/SSIS support activities
• Develop and maintain contingency plans and business impact analyses for database systems
• Support disaster recovery and continuity of operations exercises
• Oversee junior DBA staff and provide technical mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior