Database Team Lead w​/Secret Clearance

Database Team Lead

We are seeking a Database Team Lead to join our team supporting an ITES task order. Required qualifications include:

• Extensive experience in database administration and architecture.
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting Application Server architecture within a large enterprise environment.
• Proven expertise with enterprise database platforms including Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-hosted database solutions.
• Deep understanding of core database administration responsibilities, such as performance tuning, backup/recovery, access control, and capacity planning.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python and Power Shell is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to interface professionally with customers, including troubleshooting and solution design.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Clearance:
Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.

Desired qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and related cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the senior lead for all database administration and engineering activities in support of customer applications.
• Architect, install, and configure enterprise-level database environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-based databases.
• Manage the full lifecycle of database systems-ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and scalability.
• Schedule and coordinate database deployments, upgrades, and new installations across development, testing, and production environments.
• Develop and enforce security standards for databases to ensure compliance with ALTESS and Army cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) and document results in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Create and maintain proactive database monitoring tools and dashboards to support operational excellence and early problem detection.
• Ensure all database environments are properly patched, backed up, and compliant with STIGs, IAVM, and other DoD cybersecurity mandates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to troubleshoot issues and provide database solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of all database platforms.

Work environment and physical demands:

• Locations:
  Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

Work authorization/security clearance: U.S. Citizen Secret clearance

Wage information:
Target salary range: $150,000 - $205,000.