Database Administrator (Intermediate) – SQL Server​/PostgreSQL

Database Administrator (Intermediate)

Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) information systems in Suffolk, Virginia. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments supporting operational and business applications.

The successful candidate will provide database administration services across multiple environments, ensuring database reliability, security, and performance while supporting cybersecurity compliance requirements, disaster recovery planning, and system modernization initiatives. This role is 100% onsite. Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Configure and support high-availability solutions including clustering, failover, and replication technologies.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Apply and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, developers, and stakeholders to support mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and operational problems.
• Participate in change management, configuration management, and release activities.
• Provide after-hours support during maintenance windows and operational emergencies as required.

Requirements:

Clearance Level: Secret

Certifications (IAT Level II):
One of the following:

• CySA+
• Security+
• CCNA - Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

Required

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience with database security administration and access controls.
• Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.

Required Technical

Skills:

• Microsoft SQL Server: SQL Server installation and configuration, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Backup and recovery, Performance tuning and optimization, Security administration and auditing.
• PostgreSQL:
  Installation and administration, Replication and high availability, Backup and recovery, Performance tuning and optimization, Database upgrades and migrations, User and role management.
• General Database Administration:
  Capacity planning, Database health monitoring, Disaster recovery planning and testing, Database lifecycle management, Configuration and change management, Automation and scripting.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
• PostgreSQL certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, or Federal information systems.
• Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIG compliance.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud database solutions.
• Experience with Power Shell, Python, Bash, or SQL scripting.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as Solar Winds, Grafana, Splunk, Redgate, or pg Admin.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.