Database Administrator

Synectics for Management Decisions Inc • Washington, DC

6d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We're hiring a Database Administrator to operate and maintain a hybrid cloud data environment for a federal government client - AWS pipelines, relational databases, and a public-facing open data portal - ensuring stability, reliability, and security of production systems. Job location is the Washington, DC Metro Area. Hybrid or Remote options can be considered. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• 3–7 years administering Amazon Redshift, RDS (PostgreSQL or SQL Server), or comparable managed data stores
• Experience with routine DBA tasks: backup/restore, tuning, patching, and performance optimization
• Experience supporting production data warehouses and resolving performance issues
• Experience designing or maintaining relational schemas, indexes, and partition strategies
• Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Python or similar scripting for operational automation
• Experience in a government or regulated environment with SLA-driven deliverables
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
• AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain established AWS-based workflows (Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, Redshift, RDS Postgres, SQL, S3, and related data services)
• Perform ongoing database administration: tuning, patching, backup/restore, and general maintenance
• Manage an open data portal and data catalog (e.g., CKAN); ensure accurate, timely dataset publication and support new visualizations
• Monitor platform health, logging, and alerts; perform initial incident triage and response
• Maintain and update SOPs, runbooks, and operational documentation on a regular cadence
• Provide end-user support and training on database access, credentials, and data usage tools
• Deliver regular SLA performance reports covering pipeline success rates, incident summaries, data availability, and operational metrics

Benefits

• collaborative team supporting high-impact federal programs that incorporate innovative technology solutions
• opportunity to lead complex modernization initiatives
• work alongside talented technical professionals
• help shape the future of government IT and data management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed