GSA IT Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-05-31
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Data Security, Database Administrator, Data Engineer
Location: Virginia
Job Location:
Remote
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category:
Information Technology
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position SummaryThe Database Administrator manages and optimizes complex, production grade database environments that support GSA’s internal HR systems. This role leads high availability design, performance tuning, automation, and database modernization efforts while ensuring security, reliability, and compliance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Manage and maintain complex HR database environments across on premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms.
- Design and implement high availability, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Perform advanced performance tuning, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
- Develop automation scripts and procedures to streamline database operations.
- Lead major database upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
- Establish monitoring, alerting, and proactive maintenance strategies.
- Mentor junior DBAs and act as a technical subject matter expert.
- Coordinate with security teams on hardening, compliance, and data protection requirements.
- US Citizen
- BA/BS + 5–8 years of DBA experience, or MS + 3–5 years.
- Progressive experience managing and optimizing large, mission critical production databases.
- Proven success administering complex database environments and leading major database initiatives.
- Experience across diverse database platforms and architectures (on premise, cloud, hybrid).
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, project oversight, or acting as a technical SME.
An exceptional benefits package from day one, including:
- Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick Leave)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options for healthcare and dependent care
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Coverage
- Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Protection
- Employee Wellness Resources & Assistance Programs
- Financial Counseling Programs to support long term planning
- Commuter Benefits for work life ease
- 401(k) with 100% immediate employer matching
We proudly support veterans and all qualified applicants, ensuring equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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