Database Administrator — Cloud/On-Prem Performance & Security

Associates Systems LLC; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, maintain, and secure database systems across on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on high availability, performance optimization, and data integrity while collaborating with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include managing scheduled data jobs, backups, replication, security hardening, and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information systems or IT related field and 3 years of database experience.
• DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security + CE) or IAT Level 3 Certification (Security X, CISSP, etc.)
• Active DoD Secret clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and execute scheduled jobs, data extracts, data refreshes, data loads and data replication.
• Manage Application and User Accounts.
• Devise implementation plans for tasking.
• Test backup strategies and implement database recovery techniques when required.
• Document database actions.
• Data recovery and space requirements/capacity planning for physical database and the ability to install client/server software and patches.
• Troubleshooting database issues and optimize performance experience.
• Must be able to configure, maintain and troubleshoot database replication (transactional and snapshot).
• Experience with Database Servers and Server Migrations.
• Experience with Linked Servers and Aliases.
• Experience with implementing data security and hardening (groups, roles, privileges, authentication, TDE, and auditing).
• Familiarity with Database Server Integration Services, Policy Management.
• Familiarity with both Development and Production environment administration.
• Familiarity with Monitoring and Performance Dashboards.
• Knowledgeable with Query Optimization.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, solid documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Database administration

Data security

Performance tuning

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or IT related field

Job description

Associates Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, maintain, and secure database systems across on-premises and cloud environments. The role focuses on high availability, performance optimization, and data integrity while collaborating with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include managing scheduled data jobs, backups, replication, security hardening, and performance monitoring.