Database Administrator Contract Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

A ctioNet is seeking a highly motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to support marine operations and cloud-enabled systems for federal customers requiring a Public Trust. The position is Hybrid and the primary location is Silver Spring, MD.The DBA will provide operational database administration support for mission-critical maritime systems deployed across shipboard, on-premise, and Microsoft Azure environments.

Salary :108,000-177,000

This role supports hybrid architectures integrating shipboard systems, edge computing platforms, and Azure database services that enable real-time data collection, operational reporting, analytics, and scientific research. The DBA will focus on the reliable operation, availability, performance, and security of database systems in accordance with contract Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.

The position supports operational and scientific platforms used in marine environments, including systems that operate in intermittently connected or disconnected conditions, and emphasizes stability, data integrity, and procedural compliance over greenfield design.

• Provide day-to-day database administration support for operational systems in accordance with contract SOW requirements.
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise database platforms across shipboard, on-premise, and Azure cloud environments.
• Support shipboard database systems used for real-time sensor data collection, vessel operations, and scientific instrumentation.
• Support offline-capable database operations, including synchronization processes for environments with limited or intermittent connectivity.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and storage services for operational and scientific data platforms.
• Support and maintain existing hybrid data replication and synchronization architectures between shipboard and shore-based systems.
• Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability, and perform query optimization, indexing, and routine performance tuning.
• Implement and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for mission-critical databases in accordance with continuity of operations requirements.
• Implement and enforce database security controls, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and compliance with federal security standards.
• Develop and maintain operational automation and scripting for database provisioning, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and SQL in an Azure environment.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, configuration baselines, and system diagrams as required by contract deliverables.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and scheduled or on-call operational support.
• Collaborate with systems administrators, cloud engineers, application developers, and scientific staff to support integrated IT services.
• Support change management, configuration management, and system lifecycle activities in accordance with program governance processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of experience providing database administration support in enterprise or operational environments.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databases in production environments.
• Strong SQL skills, including query optimization, indexing, and schema maintenance.
• Experience implementing and maintaining database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience supporting database security, access controls, and auditing requirements.
• Hands‑on experience developing operational scripts and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and SQL
• Experience supporting hybrid environments, including on‑premise and Azure‑based infrastructure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust High (with US Citizenship to be eligible).

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI‑certified, woman‑owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 27+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

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At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

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ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelve year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well‑being of our nation.

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full‑Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
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