Database Administrator - SQL Server/PostgreSQL (Suffolk)

Apex Systems; Suffolk (VA); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Systems is seeking a Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support DoD information systems in Suffolk, VA. On-site role focused on SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, security, performance, and DR planning.

Responsibilities include patching, migrations, backups, disaster recovery, and RMF/STIG compliance. Requires DoD eligibility and 5+ years of database experience in production environments.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, information systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience administering enterprise database environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments.
• Experience administering PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Experience with backup/recovery, performance tuning, security administration, and high availability.
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems with RMF/CSP controls.

Responsabilidades

• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
• Ensure database availability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and DR solutions.
• Monitor performance and optimize databases; tune as needed.
• Configure high-availability solutions and security controls.
• Support RMF compliance and STIGs; remediate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with admins, cybersecurity, developers, and stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Backup and recovery

Performance tuning

Security administration

High availability

RMF compliance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Herramientas

SSMS

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Clustering

DISA STIGs

Descripción del empleo

## Job Description# Database Administrator - SQL Server/PostgreSQL (Suffolk)Apply**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.If interested, please forward certifications and resumes to Rich at **[e-mail]****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****One of the following:****•** 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 auditingPostgreSQL• 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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**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 as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Suffolk, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 21, 2026**Pay Range:** $61 - $65 per hour