Database Administrator Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is looking for an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to fill the Database Administrator position. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse and talented group of individuals committed to driving success.

The ideal candidate will maintain the integrity, security, availability, and performance of multiple enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for administering, monitoring, and optimizing database systems to ensure mission-critical applications and data remain secure, reliable, and compliant with operational and cybersecurity requirements.

The DBA performs database lifecycle management, disaster recovery planning, performance tuning, and system administration while supporting business, operational, and mission requirements in a classified environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Database Administrator will:

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple database environments
• Administer, manage, and monitor enterprise database systems to ensure optimal performance
• Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution for database systems
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning, including query optimization and indexing
• Monitor database health, capacity, and availability
• Develop, implement, and enforce database security policies and procedures
• Evaluate and recommend database management system (DBMS) products and enhancements
• Perform database and software life cycle management activities, including installation, upgrades, patching, and decommissioning
• Ensure database systems meet performance, availability, and compliance requirements
• Administer Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, and other DBMS platforms
• Support database and application server integration activities
• Organize and structure data for efficient query processing and storage
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standards
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and DoD 8140 education and certification requirements

Skills and Experience

The Database Administrator must have:

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
• 10+ years of experience administering enterprise database environments in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal environments
• Experience administering enterprise database systems within Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, and other relational database management systems (RDBMS)
• Experience implementing database security, access controls, auditing, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery strategies
• Proven experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and database monitoring and alerting tools
• Familiarity with application server integration, enterprise data storage architectures, and database connectivity technologies
• Working knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and database security best practices
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise, mission-critical, or Intelligence Community database environments
• Familiarity with high-availability architectures, replication technologies, fail over solutions, and mission continuity planning
• Ability to support on-call, after-hours, or emergency operations as required to maintain system availability

Education and Certifications

The Database Administrator must meet the following:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Management, or a related technical discipline
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Must meet DoD 8140 education and certification requirements

Preferred

• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator or Azure Database certifications
• Sybase or equivalent vendor-specific DBMS certifications
• CompTIA Server+ or similar infrastructure certifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Company Summary

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - "Quality IT Solutions... On Time & On Budget."

Company Employment Statement

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing as positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.