Database Administrator for Financial Systems & Security

GSA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

GSA is seeking a Database Administrator to serve as an IT Specialist supporting major financial management systems. The role covers administration, monitoring, changes, and validation across mission-critical environments with agency-wide impact.

The position emphasizes security, audit readiness, and collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure operational integrity and continuity of service.

Qualifications

• IT Specialist competencies required for federal IT roles.
• Experience demonstrating attention to detail and customer service.
• Ability to make sound decisions and manage information systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and support mission-critical database environments for financial systems.
• Manage database changes, scripts, releases, patches, and migrations following standards.
• Provide security compliance, audit readiness, and vulnerability remediation.
• Develop SOPs, technical docs, and user guidance for database administration.
• Offer technical advice and responsive support to vendors, system owners, and stakeholders.
• Support testing, validation, and implementation for large financial management initiatives.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Tools

Oracle Database

UNIX/Linux

Job description

GSA is seeking a Database Administrator to serve as an IT Specialist supporting major financial management systems. The role covers administration, monitoring, changes, and validation across mission-critical environments with agency-wide impact.

The position emphasizes security, audit readiness, and collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure operational integrity and continuity of service.