Database Administrator – Financial Systems & Security

GSA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

GSA IT, Office of Business Applications IT Services, seeks a Database Administrator to manage mission-critical databases for federal financial systems. You will monitor performance, handle changes, and ensure security and audit readiness across complex environments.

You will support system modernization efforts, provide development assistance, and create SOPs and guidance for operators and customers. Strong IT specialist competencies are essential.

Qualifications

• IT Specialist competencies required, including attention to detail and problem solving.
• Experience in information management, oral communication and teamwork.
• Technical competence to evaluate and implement database changes and security controls.
• Strong customer service orientation for stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support mission-critical database environments for financial systems.
• Manage changes, patches, scripts, migrations, and releases affecting databases.
• Validate tests, document changes, and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Provide design, development, testing, and implementation support for major initiatives.
• Support security compliance, audit readiness, and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop SOPs, technical notes, and user guidance for database administration.
• Offer technical advice and responsive support to stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Tools

Oracle Database

Job description

GSA IT, Office of Business Applications IT Services, seeks a Database Administrator to manage mission-critical databases for federal financial systems. You will monitor performance, handle changes, and ensure security and audit readiness across complex environments.

You will support system modernization efforts, provide development assistance, and create SOPs and guidance for operators and customers. Strong IT specialist competencies are essential.