Database Administrator Remote

Overview

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do affects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build.

Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

We are seeking to hire a Database Administrator to our team!

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• Administer, monitor, and update all databases supporting SSA program websites, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.
• Perform regular website maintenance tasks, including updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Lead technical planning and implementation for consolidating two SSA websites into a single, unified site (Optional Task
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• Develop and execute migration strategies to ensure seamless content, database, and functionality integration, minimizing service disruptions.
• Design and implement robust database backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align migration and website management with operational goals, SSA standards, and user needs.
• Ensure websites and databases comply with SSA, FISMA, Privacy Act, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Analyze database and website performance, optimize queries, and implement system enhancements as needed.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for all database, website management, and migration activities.
• Provide technical expertise to program managers, IT staff, and content specialists on all aspects of website/database management and consolidation.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience in database administration, website management, or a related field.
• Proven experience maintaining and optimizing databases supporting high-availability websites.
• Demonstrated expertise leading or participating in website/database migration or consolidation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and related scripting.
• Strong understanding of web-based application architectures, content management systems, and integration practices.
• Experience in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Working familiarity with FISMA, Privacy Act, Section 508, and SSA compliance standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain an SSA Public Trust clearance.

In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

• Paid vacation & Sick leave
• Health insurance coverage
• Performance bonus programs
• 401K contribution & Employer…