Database Administrator

Galapagos Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability & 

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain secure, available, and high-performing database environments across DoD/IC contexts. You will manage lifecycle, DR, tuning, and security for Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase in a classified setting.

The role requires extensive DoD/IC experience, TS/SCI clearance, and knowledge of RMF/STIGs, with strong focus on reliability and compliance. Eligible candidates should be US citizens.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• 10+ years of enterprise database administration in DoD/IC or federal environments.
• Extensive experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase.
• Knowledge of database security, access controls, auditing, backup/recovery.
• Strong performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases.
• Administer, monitor, and optimize enterprise DBMS for peak performance.
• Plan, test, and execute disaster recovery for databases.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning including indexing.
• Monitor health, capacity, and compliance across environments.
• Develop and enforce database security policies and procedures.
• Evaluate DBMS products and implement enhancements.
• Administer lifecycle tasks: installation, upgrades, patching, decommissioning.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and RMF.
• Support integration with application servers and data architectures.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years DoD/IC DB experience

Oracle

SQL Server

Sybase

Database security & DR

Performance tuning & indexing

RMF/STIGs security

On-call support

Documentation & standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Info Systems or related

Equivalent experience accepted

DoD 8140 education & cert requirements

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Sybase

Job description

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 toolsli>
• 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.

USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.