DBA: SQL Server & PostgreSQL — On-Site Suffolk (DoD)

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

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support DoD information systems in Suffolk, VA. The role covers Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability for enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include installations, patching, backups, DR, HA, and migration tasks, along with RMF/STIG compliance support and collaboration with system admins, cybersecurity, and developers.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: Secret.
• IAT Level II certifications: CySA+, Security+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or related discipline.
• Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server: installation/configuration, SSMS, Always On, Failover Clustering, backup/recovery, performance tuning, security administration/auditing.
• Hands-on proficiency in PostgreSQL: installation/admin, replication/HA, backup/recovery, tuning, upgrades/migrations, user/role management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
• Perform installations, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster‑recovery solutions.
• Monitor performance and implement tuning/optimization strategies.
• Configure high‑availability including clustering and failover.
• Maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management.
• Support RMF compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.

Skills

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Always On

Failover Clustering

Performance tuning

Security administration

Backup & recovery

Scripting

RMF/STIGs

DB migrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent combination of education/certifications/experience

Tools

SSMS

pgAdmin

PowerShell

Python

Job description

TECHEAD is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support DoD information systems in Suffolk, VA. The role covers Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability for enterprise environments.

Responsibilities include installations, patching, backups, DR, HA, and migration tasks, along with RMF/STIG compliance support and collaboration with system admins, cybersecurity, and developers.