Galapagos Federal Systems

Applications Database Administrator

Galapagos Federal Systems

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Provide database administration support for Oracle (19c or higher) and Microsoft SQL Server (2014 or higher) environments
  • Design, develop, modify, test, and manage databases supporting DTMO’s multi-tier enterprise architecture
  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize database performance, including query tuning and operational optimization
  • Perform SQL performance tuning and code optimization, including rewriting queries as necessary
  • Administer and maintain database objects including tables, views, indexes, sequences, clusters, packages, procedures, and triggers
  • Maintain and fine-tune databases using monitoring tools, utilities, and performance management software
  • Support database clustering, mirroring, and replication to ensure high availability and system resiliency
  • Implement and manage application deployments, database upgrades, and patching for DTMO enterprise systems
  • Support and maintain database tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and other ETL or integration technologies
  • Facilitate data integration with external systems and data sources to enable ingestion into DTMO databases
  • Perform data purging and retention activities in accordance with Department of Defense policies and DTMO guidelines
  • Conduct data refresh and data scrubbing activities across designated environments and regions
  • Monitor disk usage, storage capacity, and database growth trends, providing recommendations for capacity planning
  • Plan and implement database security controls, including access management and enforcement of database constraints to ensure data integrity
  • Coordinate with Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) to analyze and implement data security standards and storage security requirements
  • Collaborate with DMDC to analyze database scalability and storage performance
  • Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations, including quarterly validation of backup processes and documentation in Monthly Status Reports
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Information System Contingency Plans (ISCP) and Business Impact Analyses (BIA) for supported systems
  • Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) exercises annually to ensure operational availability of DTMO enterprise services such as the DTMO Passport website
  • Conduct semi-annual reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure documentation accuracy and operational compliance
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, database standards, and operational procedures
  • Provide operational monitoring during core support hours (0600–2200 ET, Monday–Friday) and participate in on-call support for mission-critical incidents outside of standard hours

Requirements

  • Must obtain and maintain a Tier 3 (T3) or higher background investigation
  • 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
  • Experience administering Oracle Enterprise Database environments
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development
  • Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or comparable ETL tools
  • Experience implementing and managing database clustering, mirroring, and replication technologies
  • Experience supporting enterprise database systems in government or large-scale enterprise environments
  • Experience with cloud platforms and architectures, including SaaS and PaaS environments
  • Strong experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning
  • Knowledge of backup, recovery, high availability configurations, and disaster recovery planning
  • Experience implementing database security controls, access management, and data protection practices
  • Knowledge of database integration with enterprise applications and multi-tier system architectures
  • Experience supporting change management, patch management, and system upgrade processes
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues and ensure system stability and availability
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with application developers, system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and enterprise stakeholders
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and reporting.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays
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Hard Skills & Tools
Oracle 19cMicrosoft SQL Server 2014SQL performance tuningdatabase clusteringdatabase mirroringdatabase replicationSQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)ETL toolsdatabase security controlsdisaster recovery planning
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunication skillstechnical documentationcapacity planningtroubleshootingoperational compliancechange management
Certifications
Tier 3 (T3) background investigation