Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server / Oracle

Vytwo

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vytwo is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in SQL Server and Oracle to ensure the availability, security, and performance of enterprise database platforms. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience and be responsible for monitoring database health, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and optimizing performance. The role is hybrid with flexible work from home options, supporting critical operations across the agency.

Qualifications

7-10 years of enterprise database administration experience required.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases.
Strong knowledge of database security and compliance.

Responsibilities

Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database platforms.
Implement security controls and compliance validation.
Optimize database performance and ensure high availability.

Skills

Database security and access control

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Capacity planning

Disaster recovery

Collaboration with application teams

Monitoring database health

Education

Microsoft Certified: SQL Server / Azure Database certifications

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

CompTIA Security+

ITIL Foundations

Job description

Role: Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server / Oracle
Duration: 1+ years
Work Type: Hybrid

First Preference to Consultants local to Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland

Job Description

This role exists to ensure the availability, security, integrity, performance, and recoverability of enterprise database platforms that support mission critical broadcasting, digital, and business systems across the agency. The Database Administrator provides expert technical oversight for database operations, security compliance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and modernization initiatives across on premises, hybrid, and cloud based environments.

Reporting and Compliance

The Database Administrator will:

Report to the Enterprise Platforms and Storage Director and collaborate closely with application teams, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and networking teams.
Ensure compliance with:
- Federal IT security requirements and database security controls
- OMB, NIST, and FISMA aligned standards
- Agency governance, change management, and configuration control procedures
Produce recurring operational and performance reports to support OCIO oversight, budget reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.
Maintain detailed documentation to support audit readiness, incident investigations, continuity of operations, and technical modernization planning.

Background

The Agency operates a diverse portfolio of enterprise databases supporting broadcast operations, digital publishing platforms, financial systems, identity services, and mission critical applications. As the agency modernizes infrastructure and adopts hybrid and cloud architectures, database environments must be secure, resilient, scalable, and cost efficient. The Database Administrator plays a central role in ensuring database platforms remain stable, secure, and performance optimized while supporting modernization, cloud integration, and data growth across the agency.

This position supports:

Database security and access control
High availability and disaster recovery
Performance monitoring and tuning
Data protection, backup, and recovery
Capacity planning and lifecycle management
Modernization and cloud enablement initiatives

Scope of Work

4.1 Database Operations & Administration

Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database (and other agency approved platforms as applicable).
Perform database installations, migrations, upgrades, patching, and configuration in accordance with security and change management requirements.
Ensure database availability, reliability, and performance for production, development, and test environments.

4.2 Database Security & Compliance

Implement and enforce database security controls, including access management, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability mitigation.
Support security assessments, POA&M, risk mitigation activities, and compliance validation efforts.
Ensure databases meet federal security standards and agency governance requirements.

4.3 Performance Optimization & Reliability

Monitor database performance and proactively tune queries, indexes, memory, and storage configurations.
Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
Support incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.

4.4 Backup, Recovery & High Availability

Design, implement, and manage database backup and recovery strategies.
Perform and validate restoration testing and disaster recovery exercises.
Support high availability architectures, including clustering, replication, and failover solutions.

4.5 Capacity Planning & Monitoring

Conduct proactive capacity planning for database growth, storage utilization, and performance scaling.
Monitor database health, availability, and usage trends using enterprise monitoring tools.
Provide early warning alerts and recommendations to prevent service degradation.

4.6 Reporting & Documentation

Produce recurring reports on:
- Database performance and availability
- Storage utilization and growth trends
- Backup and recovery status
- Incident metrics and operational risks
Maintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.

Key Deliverables

The Database Administrator will produce, at a minimum:

Monthly Database Health and Performance Reports
Backup and Recovery Validation Reports
Capacity Planning and Growth Assessments
Security and Compliance Support Documentation
Incident Response and Root Cause Analysis Reports
Recommendations for Performance, Security, and Cost Optimization

Criticality of the Role

The Database Administrator role is designated as critical due to the essential nature of database services supporting the Agency’s mission. Eliminating this role would result in:

Increased risk of database outages and data loss
Degraded application performance and user impact
Reduced security posture and increased compliance risk
Inadequate backup and disaster recovery coverage
Reactive rather than strategic capacity planning
Limited ability to modernize and integrate databases with cloud services

Without a dedicated Database Administrator, the Agency’s ability to operate secure, stable, and resilient data platforms would be significantly compromised.

Contractor Personnel / Qualified Personnel

The Contractor shall propose well qualified Database Administration personnel with 7–10 years of enterprise database administration experience, capable of performing all requirements outlined. Personnel qualifications shall include a combination of experience, education, and certifications, subject to Government review and approval.

Desired Degrees or Certifications / Preferred Certifications