
Applications Database Administrator
Galapagos Federal Systems
full-time
Posted on:
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