Freelance Weekend Database Administrator Jobs in Washington

Overview

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team.

We offer our full‑time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, maintain, and support enterprise databases and related managed database applications across the task order environment.
• Participate in planning for future database expansion, enhancements, upgrades, and selection decisions.
• Ensure database performance, availability, and security through monitoring, tuning, optimization, and proactive issue resolution.
• Support database design and development activities and collaborate with cloud infrastructure teams to optimize database performance in on‑premises and cloud hosting environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of automation and scripting tools, including JSON, Terraform, PowerShell, and related on‑prem/cloud administration tools.
• Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies and execute data restoration and recovery drills to validate recoverability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex database and data‑management issues and recommend upgrades, maintenance fixes, and improvements to supported database systems.
• Support installation, monitoring, and maintenance of database managed applications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, standards, procedures, and policies, and participate in annual SOP reviews.
• Provide weekly status reporting and ensure assigned ServiceNow tickets are updated and followed up by the required deadlines.
• Provide design documents, implementation plans, test plans/cases, deployment checklists, and rollback plans for assigned initiatives and ServiceNow tickets within required timelines.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders, host knowledge‑sharing discussions, and support cross‑training efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience administering enterprise databases in production environments.
• Experience supporting database performance monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and operational sustainment.
• Experience with one or more major relational database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience supporting backup/recovery activities and database security practices.
• Experience maintaining documentation, status reporting, and ticket‑driven operational support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering Mathematics, or a related technical field and 5‑7 years of relevant database administration experience. Masters degree in a related field and 3‑5 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments; or PhD in related field and 0‑2 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments.
• Active or must be able to obtain Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting databases in both on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure hosted database services.
• Experience with scripting/automation tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, or JSON‑based automation.
• Experience supporting federal IT environments and change‑control processes.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Location: Washington, DC
• Type of environment: Office, Hybrid
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active or must be able to obtain Public Trust

Wage Information

Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $108,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company‑sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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