Database Administrator

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.•Washington, DC

20d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Database Administrator position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success. The ideal candidate will maintain the integrity, security, availability, and performance of multiple enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for administering, monitoring, and optimizing database systems to ensure mission-critical applications and data remain secure, reliable, and compliant with operational and cybersecurity requirements. The DBA performs database lifecycle management, disaster recovery planning, performance tuning, and system administration while supporting business, operational, and mission requirements in a classified environment.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
10+ years of experience administering enterprise database environments in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal environments
Experience administering enterprise database systems within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environment.
Strong working knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, and other relational database management systems (RDBMS)
Experience implementing database security, access controls, auditing, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery strategies
Proven experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and database monitoring and alerting tools
Familiarity with application server integration, enterprise data storage architectures, and database connectivity technologies
Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and database security best practices
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise, mission-critical, or Intelligence Community database environments
Familiarity with high-availability architectures, replication technologies, fail over solutions, and mission continuity planning
Ability to support on-call, after-hours, or emergency operations as required to maintain system availability
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Management, or a related technical discipline
Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Must meet DoD 8140 education and certification requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ CE
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator or Azure Database certifications
Sybase or equivalent vendor-specific DBMS certifications
CompTIA Server+ or similar infrastructure certifications

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple database environments
Administer, manage, and monitor enterprise database systems to ensure optimal performance
Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution for database systems
Conduct performance analysis and tuning, including query optimization and indexing
Monitor database health, capacity, and availability
Develop, implement, and enforce database security policies and procedures
Evaluate and recommend database management system (DBMS) products and enhancements
Perform database and software life cycle management activities, including installation, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
Ensure database systems meet performance, availability, and compliance requirements
Administer Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, and other DBMS platforms
Support database and application server integration activities
Organize and structure data for efficient query processing and storage
Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standards
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and DoD 8140 education and certification requirements