Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA)

GD Information Technology•Herndon, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Database Analyst (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the OCIO enterprise database environments. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of mission‑critical database systems and supports both on‑premises and cloud‑based platforms. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive mindset toward data security and system resilience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of related experience
Proven expertise in database backup/recovery strategies and tools (RMAN, Data Pump, SQL Server backup/restore, etc.).
Strong knowledge of database security, auditing, encryption, and cyber protocols.
Hands‑on experience with performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and storage configuration.
Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery solutions (AlwaysOn, Data Guard, clustering, replication).
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python or similar).
Experience working with OCI and Azure cloud database services.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, or Infrastructure as Code.
Experience with automation tools and monitoring platforms.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle database environments.
Develop and implement robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Monitor database performance; identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Ensure security best practices are applied, including cyber protocols, patching, and access controls.
Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to support application and infrastructure initiatives.
Perform database migration, upgrades, and patching in a controlled and documented manner.
Support cloud‑based database deployments, with familiarity in OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS is considered a strong plus.
Create and maintain database documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
Participate in on‑call rotation for critical database support.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DBAs or technical staff.
Serve as a team lead on projects or tasks as assigned.