
Systems Admin/DBA (Secret Clearance) - DC Metro Area
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyzes customer requirements and provides highly innovative technical expertise on cloud computing techniques, technologies, infrastructure, DevOps and related cloud architecture
- Recognized Subject Matter Expert in systems analysis
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
- May serve as a team or task lead
- Work with project managers and developers to plan and implement database projects
- Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers in the Azure Government cloud
- Handle system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and security of all VMs and services
- Administer user and service accounts for cleared personnel
- Manage access permissions according to the least privilege principles
- Integrate systems with Azure Active Directory or on-prem AD for centralized identity management and multi-factor authentication
- Perform regular system updates and security patches
- Validate that all system changes meet compliance requirements (applying DISA STIGs or hardening guidelines to each server)
- Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)
- Monitor system performance, CPU, memory, disk usage and event logs via Azure Monitor or custom scripts
- Respond to alerts and conduct root cause analysis for any downtime or performance degradation
- Maintain data backups and recovery procedures for critical systems
- Periodically test restore processes to ensure COOP and disaster recovery objectives can be met
- Evaluate and recommend available database management system (DBMS) products
- Address all vulnerabilities identified via system scanning
- Master’s degree in computer science or relevant field; or equivalent professional experience is preferred
- Experience using Azure Active Directory
- Experience using Azure Monitor
- Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts
- Extensive experience in database architecture, design, and processing models.
- Extensive experience with data architecture, modeling, and management in a broad spectrum of data repository environments, such as data warehouse, on-line transaction processing and hybrid
- Knowledge and experience working with data migration from different database systems to updated modern systems
- Secret Clearance to start
- Senior Level system administrator skills required
- Current and practical experience using Oracle PL/SQL, SQL, SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, MSSQL
- Strong HTML, CSS, AJAX, and JSON experience
- RDBMS modeling, Data Integrity, SQL Developer/TOAD
- DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
- Other work-depending certifications may be required
- PowerShell Scripting
- 10 years of relevant experience
- * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
- 5+ year of experience in database and data management
- Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud services and database management in cloud environments
- Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
- Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Experience working in Federal or State government environments
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from