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Falls Church, VA · On-site

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As a Junior Database Administrator, you'll bring your analytical and strategic expertise to work on projects for military healthcare. You'll administer, test, and implement computer databases, and ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior database admin in the United States is $66,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A junior database administrator often faces stress related to maintaining data integrity, meeting deadlines, and troubleshooting technical issues. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and sometimes working under pressure during system outages or urgent updates.

What does a junior database administrator do?

A junior database administrator assists in managing and maintaining databases by performing tasks such as data backup, recovery, and security. They often work with database management systems like SQL Server or Oracle and require basic knowledge of scripting and troubleshooting to support database performance and integrity.

What is the difference between Junior Database Admin vs Database Analyst?

AspectJunior Database AdminDatabase Analyst
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in IT, Computer Science; certifications like Microsoft SQL Server or OracleBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related; certifications like Microsoft Certified Data Analyst or Oracle Certified Associate
Work EnvironmentSupport and maintain databases, troubleshoot issues, perform backupsAnalyze data, generate reports, optimize database performance
Employer & Industry UsageIT departments across various industries, focusing on database managementBusiness intelligence, data analysis teams, finance, healthcare, and tech sectors

The Junior Database Admin and Database Analyst roles share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, the Junior Database Admin primarily focuses on maintaining and supporting databases, while the Database Analyst emphasizes analyzing data and creating reports. Both roles are essential in organizations that rely heavily on data management and analysis.

Can I become a junior database administrator with no experience?

Junior database administrators often start with basic knowledge of database concepts, SQL, and operating systems. While prior experience is helpful, some employers accept candidates with relevant certifications or training programs, and on-the-job learning is common in this role.
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Junior Database Administrator

Business Integra

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Junior Database Administrator
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Business Integra Inc. is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support and maintain enterprise Oracle database environments that power mission-critical Java web applications. This role is ideal for a motivated database professional looking to grow their expertise in Oracle database administration, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and performance optimization.
The successful candidate will work closely with software developers, database administrators, system administrators, and business stakeholders to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise database systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists in the administration of Oracle 19c high availability and disaster recovery databases, including the installation, configuration, and patching.
  • Assists in the creation of tables, indexes, triggers, account management, and other DB related objects.
  • Support near zero downtime database patching and upgrades.
  • Support system level and database maintenances.
  • Maintains data dictionary information.
  • Assists in creating and maintaining DB scripts and documentation.
  • Plan and coordinate security requirements alongside senior DBA and systems administrators.
  • Monitors DB performance, logs, disk space and bottlenecks.
  • Perform SQL code review and analysis.
  • Build and execute ad-hoc queries upon request.
  • Adhere to project schedules and proactively resolve or escalate issues to management
  • Document the system, component and interface designs and requirements to ensure future maintainability
  • Collaborate with application developers, database and systems administrators, content management and internal stakeholders
  • Participate in the maintenance and deployment of projects, providing support outside normal core business hours or nights and weekends
  • Provide Level II customer support via phone, e-mail and ServiceNow, supporting our customer and IT service ticketing system.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field
  • Required: 4+ years of Oracle database administration experience
  • Required: 4+ years of experience writing SQL queries for Oracle databases
  • Preferred: Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
  • Preferred: Experience with Toad and Cloud Control/Grid Control

Other Requirements:
  • US Citizen or permanent residency, with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • Must work On-site for a minimum of three (3) days per week.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal communication, written and oral, to ensure quality information collection and dissemination across teams, departments, and the whole SEWP program.

Business Integra, Inc. and our affiliates are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status, political ideology, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.
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