Do you have a passion for managing mission-critical databases in complex environments? Join our team as a Senior Database Administrator to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient database operations supporting a Federal Law Enforcement Agency Laboratory Division. This role offers the chance to drive system performance, optimize data integrity, and play a key role in safeguarding national security through effective database management. This role is on site in Quantico, VA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage, maintain, and secure enterprise databases across multiple networks and platforms.
- Design and implement robust database infrastructure for high availability, performance, and reliability.
- Perform database monitoring, optimization, backups, and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and uptime.
- Collaborate with System Engineers and Technical SMEs to implement database solutions that align with organizational objectives.
- Analyze database performance issues and provide effective solutions for optimization and troubleshooting.
- Support the migration and consolidation of databases to cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud or Secret Cloud).
- Maintain compliance with the Federal Law Enforcement Agency security protocols and ensure databases meet NIST and Federal Law Enforcement Agency IT standards.
- Develop and maintain documentation for database processes, architecture, and security.
- Lead efforts to ensure data redundancy, failover configurations, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Work directly with stakeholders to address database issues and provide ongoing technical support and training.
Required Skills / Experience:
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or 5+ years of database administration experience as a substitute).
- 5+ years experience as a Database Administrator managing large, complex databases with 500+ users.
- Proficiency with database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
- Experience implementing database performance tuning, optimization, and security protocols.
- Expertise in performing database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery operations.
- Familiarity with database migration to cloud platforms, including AWS and hybrid environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Experience supporting databases in classified environments.
- Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing, and data integration solutions.
- Understanding of cloud-native database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for database automation.
- Experience with database security tools, auditing, and compliance with Federal Law Enforcement Agency security standards
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This position is onsite in Quantico, VA 5 days a week. **
Application deadline 1-31-2025#LI-SA-1#cjpostThe SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.The proposed salary for this position is:$125,000—$229,400 USDAt SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission.
From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
