Database Administrator

The Squires Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a large federal security and background‑screening contract. They are seeking a seeking a Database Administrator to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of mission‑critical databases. The DBA will ensure system availability, performance, reliability, and security within a highly controlled environment. Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of database administration experience with relational database systems.
• Experience with database monitoring, tuning, backup and recovery, and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem ‑ solving skills, with the ability to support mission-critical environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.
• Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain database designs, including creation of tables, schemas, columns, data types, and constraints.
• Ensure databases remain highly available, stable, and operating without errors.
• Monitor database health and performance, including capacity, utilization, and query efficiency.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and updates to maintain security and system integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database accessibility, performance, and data integrity.
• Communicate database changes, enhancements, and maintenance activities to end users and stakeholders.
• Provide training or guidance to users on updated systems, tools, or database features.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for configurations, procedures, and database structures.

What This Job Offers

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