Database Administrator

HRUCKUS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS, a Veteran-Owned Firm, seeks an experienced Database Administrator with a Top-Secret Security Clearance to manage mission-critical databases in Washington, DC. The role requires expertise in database management systems and collaboration with security teams to ensure compliance and performance optimizations.

Benefits

3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO), including sick leave

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance at no cost to full-time employees

401(k) Program with 4% company match

Profit Sharing Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in government or security-focused environments.
• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance required.
• Strong understanding of DBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain relational databases.
• Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency.
• Implement regular backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide solutions.

Skills

Database Management

Database Performance Tuning

Backup & Recovery

Security Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Database Administrator with Top-Secret Security Clearance for an Onsite Role in Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Database Administrator role in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate has a Top-Secret Security Clearance and has over 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, ideally within a government or security-focused environment. A strong understanding of database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL is essential. Experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is highly preferred.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Database Administrator with Top-Secret Security Clearance for a role supporting the FBI in Washington, DC.

Job Description: We seek an experienced Database Administrator to support mission-critical operations in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain large-scale databases, ensuring their availability, integrity, and security. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams to optimize performance, implement backups, and troubleshoot issues. The Database Administrator will also apply security protocols and ensure compliance with federal data protection standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
• Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency.
• Implement regular backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide solutions promptly.
• Perform database tuning and fine-tuning for enhanced performance.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure database security compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of database systems and ensure data integrity.
• Assist in the design and implementation of database architectures.
• Provide support during system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and relevant industry standards.

Required Skills:

• Database Management: Expertise in managing large, complex databases.
• Database Performance Tuning: Strong ability to optimize and tune databases for high performance.
• Backup & Recovery: Experience setting up and managing backup and recovery procedures.
• Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of database security, including encryption and access controls.
• Troubleshooting: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve database issues quickly.
• Documentation: Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes and procedures.
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, preferably in a government or security-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
• Prior experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is a plus.

Details:

• Job Title: Database Administrator
• Location: Washington, DC (Candidates must live within a 30-mile radius.)
• Clearance Requirement: Top-Secret Security Clearance
• Assignment Type: Full-time, Fully Onsite
• Salary Range: $100,00 - $130,000 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company’s profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.
• Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Relations Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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