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Ardent

Geospatial Database Administrator

Ardent

Geospatial Database Administrator supporting the design and maintenance of geospatial databases for DHS programs. Collaborating with technical teams to ensure data integrity and availability.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, implement, operate, and maintain geospatial databases and data storage solutions.
  • Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal system functionality.
  • Configure and manage geodatabases, including schema design, data models, and metadata structures.
  • Support data integration, ingestion, and transformation across geospatial systems.
  • Implement database security, access controls, and data protection measures.
  • Collaborate with system, software, and security teams to configure hardware and software environments.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation for database maintenance, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Support backup, recovery, redundancy, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, performance bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies.
  • Maintain documentation for database architecture, configurations, and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with DHS standards, data policies, and system requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 7+ years of experience managing and maintaining geospatial or database systems.
  • Experience designing, implementing, and managing geodatabases.
  • Experience with database management systems (DBMS) and data architecture.
  • Experience monitoring database performance and implementing optimization strategies.
  • Experience with data integration, ETL processes, and data workflows.
  • Strong understanding of database security, access controls, and data protection.
  • Experience with scripting or automation for database maintenance (e.g., Python, SQL).
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • highly competitive benefits
  • professional development opportunities
  • exceptional culture that embraces flexibility
  • innovation
  • collaboration
  • career growth

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Hard Skills & Tools
geospatial databasesdata storage solutionsdatabase performance monitoringgeodatabasesdata integrationETL processesdatabase securityscriptingautomationtroubleshooting
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems