Database Administrator (DBA II) (Government)

Location: Columbia, Maryland; office presence is required at least 5 days per week at a government customer site in Laurel, Maryland. The position is only available at the posted location and offers no relocation.

Salary: $98,100–$181,900 yearly.

Company

hirify.global Global Public Sector provides secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government, including interagency information-sharing and collaboration capabilities.

What you will do

• Create, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, and Oracle databases.
• Support databases across multiple networks, architectures, on-premises data centers, and cloud environments.
• Manage indexes and database performance, troubleshoot instances and applications, and maintain backup and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with a small database administration team and diverse teams supporting a common mission.
• Automate repetitive administration processes and develop practical solutions to operational issues.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
• Experience with index and performance management, instance and application troubleshooting, and backup and recovery processes.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate effectively.
• Ten years of DBA experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of DBA experience in lieu of the degree.
• Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M and a minimum IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS.
• PowerShell or Python scripting experience for automation.
• Exposure to Commvault backup solutions.
• Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn, Windows Event Log Filtering, and Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.
• Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with required office attendance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; paid time off and holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and supplemental benefit programs.
• Employee assistance, wellness programs, and discounts on eligible AT&T products and services.
• Equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and a fair-chance hiring process are provided.