Database Administrator

Entarian is looking for a Database Administrator to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Creating new database solutions and implementing them properly based on overall project requirements.
• Monitoring overall database performance to ensure end users are receiving the information needed in as little time as possible.
• Troubleshooting performance issues, identifying the problem and promptly fixing it.
• Running tests on the new solution to ensure it functions correctly before fully rolling it out. Testing involves creating test scenarios to immediately identify and correct problems.
• Controlling access and permissions for accessing customer databases including verifying access requests and revoking access as directed by the customer.
• Creating and maintaining all database documentation including documenting data policies and procedures as well as data standards.
• Performing security related maintenance such as security patching, software patching and database upgrades within set maintenance windows.
• Working with storage engineers to expand/reclaim DB space as needed.
• Providing support creating and maintaining databases associated with AWS-specific DB technologies such as RDS, AWS Red Shift and MySQL.
• Supporting a 24x7x365 ops team as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

• Minimum 4 years of experience monitoring, updating/patching, data recovery and general maintenance
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• Experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Redshift database technologies; hands‑on SQL DBA (not a managerial position)
• Server troubleshooting experience (OS is Linux/Windows/VMware/AWS/Azure)
• Knowledge of day to day SQL database operations, deployments and development
• Extensive database experience with RDS, AWS Redshift or MySQL
• Hands‑on experience with database standards and end user applications
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Experience SQL and Performance tuning
• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards
• Quick learner, self-starter with strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work in team environment
• Clearance
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  Able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship in order to obtain Public Trust Level 6 required

• Extensive database experience with RDS, AWS Redshift, MySQL, SQL, Oracle
• Knowledge of AWS CLI, Snapshot, Route 53, S3, EC2
• AWS certified Solutions Architect and/or AWS Certified Database

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Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission‑critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission‑aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization;

we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and