Database Administrator

Barbaricum • Leavenworth, KS

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Barbaricum is seeking a Database Administrator to support TRADOC G2 operations at Fort Eustis, VA, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical databases in classified and unclassified environments. This role involves database design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization, ensuring data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery protocols align with DoD cybersecurity standards. The selected candidate will support database administration tasks, performance tuning, access control management, and troubleshooting, enabling efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis to support TRADOC intelligence and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration, preferably in a DoD or government setting.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL database administration.
• Experience implementing DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and DISA STIG compliance.
• Strong knowledge of database optimization, query performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with data replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
• Ability to develop scripts and automation tools using SQL, PowerShell, or Python for database administration tasks.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to create detailed system diagrams and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with database migration, cloud-based platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL), and hybrid architectures is a plus.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or DoD 8570-compliant certifications (Security+, CISSP, or CEH) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain databases to store, retrieve, and manage operational and intelligence data.
• Implement database security protocols, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions in compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DISA STIGs.
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and implement indexing strategies.
• Administer role-based access control (RBAC) and security permissions for classified and unclassified environments.
• Develop, test, and deploy stored procedures, triggers, and automation scripts to enhance data processing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with TRADOC G2 data governance policies by enforcing database integrity, consistency, and version control.
• Collaborate with network administrators, cybersecurity teams, and system engineers to integrate databases with TRADOC IT infrastructure.
• Support migration and modernization efforts for transitioning legacy databases to cloud-based or hybrid architectures.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to sustain database operations.

What This Job Offers

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