Database Administrator

Archer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer collaborates with TekSynap to recruit a Database Administrator who will manage enterprise databases, ensure performance, security, and availability, and work with AWS/Azure environments. The role emphasizes automation, backup strategies, and proactive issue resolution in a hybrid work setting in Washington, DC.

The candidate should have strong scripting skills (JSON, Terraform, PowerShell) and a track record of supporting large-scale database environments, with a Public Trust or ability

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 (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, 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

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Scripting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering Mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

JSON

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TekSynap to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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.

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team.

TekSynap is a fast growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

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.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

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

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug‑free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $90,000.00 - $108,000.00. The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary 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.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.