Database Administrator – Level IV

Kaimetrix • Fort Belvoir, VA

19h

About The Position

Kaimetrix is seeking a Database Administrator – Level IV to provide senior-level leadership and technical oversight for enterprise database environments in a secure, mission-critical setting. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of database management systems to ensure availability, integrity, performance, and security of critical data assets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in database administration or related data management roles demonstrating advanced proficiency
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Advanced cybersecurity or database certification such as CISSP, CASP+, Microsoft Azure Data certification, Oracle Database Administration certification, or equivalent
• Active Tier 3 (T3) background investigation or ability to obtain and maintain

Responsibilities

• Provide overall responsibility for the design, implementation, administration, and sustainment of enterprise database systems
• Oversee the deployment and daily operation of database management systems, ensuring integrity, availability, and security align with mission requirements
• Lead database performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization efforts to ensure efficient and scalable data operations
• Implement and enforce robust database security controls and ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity standards
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to define data requirements, data flows, storage solutions, and system integrations
• Oversee system-level maintenance, upgrades, and patching activities to maintain a secure and operational posture
• Develop, review, and enforce database administration best practices, standards, and procedures across the environment
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including SOPs, maintenance guides, and knowledge base artifacts for all database platforms
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to database administrators and supporting personnel
• Coordinate database-related activities across teams and act as a technical lead for database services
• Ensure the reliability, integrity, and security of all organizational data assets through proactive monitoring and management

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
• a 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with employer matching
• paid time off that increases with tenure
• 11 paid federal holidays
• FSA and HSA options
• commuter benefits
• annual education reimbursement for approved training and certifications
• employer-paid identity protection
• optional supplemental coverages such as accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

What This Job Offers

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