Database Administrator (Intermediate) – SQL Server/PostgreSQL

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC•Suffolk, VA

7d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking an Intermediate Database Administrator to support mission-critical Department of Defense information systems in Suffolk, Virginia. This role administers, maintains, secures, and optimizes enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments supporting operational and business applications. The administrator ensures database reliability, security, performance, and availability while supporting cybersecurity compliance, disaster recovery planning, and system modernization initiatives. The position is 100% onsite. The administrator works with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, developers, and stakeholders to support mission requirements; troubleshoots database incidents and operational issues; and participates in change management, configuration management, and release activities. After-hours support may be required during maintenance windows and operational emergencies. The role requires a Secret clearance and one IAT Level II certification from the specified list. ISS describes its environment as employee-focused and family-first, with regular company social gatherings and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Secret clearance.
One IAT Level II certification: CySA+, Security+, CCNA - Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of five years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including guiding database initiatives, mentoring team members, establishing best practices, and providing technical direction on database architecture, performance, and security.
Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments.
Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
Experience with database security administration and access controls.
Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.
Microsoft SQL Server skills: installation and configuration, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Always On Availability Groups, failover clustering, backup and recovery, performance tuning and optimization, and security administration and auditing.
PostgreSQL skills: installation and administration, replication and high availability, backup and recovery, performance tuning and optimization, database upgrades and migrations, and user and role management.
General database administration skills: capacity planning, database health monitoring, disaster recovery planning and testing, database lifecycle management, configuration and change management, and automation and scripting.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
PostgreSQL certifications.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, or Federal information systems.
Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIG compliance.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity controls.
Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud database solutions.
Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or SQL scripting.
Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Splunk, Redgate, or pgAdmin.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
Configure and support high-availability solutions, including clustering, failover, and replication technologies.
Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.
Apply and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediate vulnerabilities.
Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, developers, and stakeholders to support mission requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and operational problems.
Participate in change management, configuration management, and release activities.
Provide after-hours support during maintenance windows and operational emergencies as required.
Provide technical direction on database architecture, performance, and security; guide database initiatives, mentor team members, and establish best practices.