Database Administrator - SQL Server/PostgreSQL (Suffolk)

Apex Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an Intermediate Database Administrator to support DoD information systems in Suffolk, VA. This role emphasizes administration, security, performance, and availability of enterprise SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments supporting mission-critical apps.

The candidate will implement backups, disaster recovery, RMF/STIG compliance, and high-availability solutions while collaborating with system admins, cybersecurity, and developers to meet DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years administering enterprise database environments.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience with PostgreSQL in production environments and backup/recovery processes.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning; security administration and access controls.
• Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, and performance.
• Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Configure high-availability solutions including clustering and replication.
• Implement and maintain database security controls and auditing.
• Support RMF compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

RMF compliance

DISA STIGs

Security administration

Backup & recovery

High availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT / information systems

Tools

SSMS

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Clustering

PowerShell

Python

SQL scripting

Bash

Job description

Job#: 3056808

Job Description

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Apex Systems is seeking a Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) information systems in Suffolk, Virginia. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments supporting operational and business applications.

The successful candidate will provide database administration services across multiple environments, ensuring database reliability, security, and performance while supporting cybersecurity compliance requirements, disaster recovery planning, and system modernization initiatives.

This role is 100% onsite in Suffolk, VA

Pay Rate: $61 - $65/hr // $125k - $135k salary conversion

Contract: 6 months to Permanent Placement

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Configure and support high-availability solutions including clustering, failover, and replication technologies.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Apply and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, developers, and stakeholders to support mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and operational problems.
• Participate in change management, configuration management, and release activities.
• Provide after-hours support during maintenance windows and operational emergencies as required.

Requirements

Clearance Level

• Secret - must be active

Certifications (IAT Level II) - must be active and not expiring

• CySA+
• Security+
• CCNA - Security
• GICSP
• GSEC
• SSCP

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments.Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience with database security administration and access controls.
• Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.

Required Technical Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

• SQL Server installation and configuration
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Always On Availability Groups
• Failover Clustering
• Backup and recovery
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Security administration and auditing

PostgreSQL

• Installation and administration
• Replication and high availability
• Backup and recovery
• Performance tuning and optimization
• Database upgrades and migrations
• User and role management

General Database Administration

• Capacity planning
• Database health monitoring
• Disaster recovery planning and testing
• Database lifecycle management
• Configuration and change management
• Automation and scripting

Desired Qualifications

• Microsoft SQL Server certifications.
• PostgreSQL certifications.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, or Federal information systems.
• Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIG compliance.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity controls.
• Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud database solutions.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or SQL scripting.
• Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Splunk, Redgate, or pgAdmin.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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