DoD-Ready SQL Server & PostgreSQL DBA | Suffolk Onsite

Apex Systems; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Backup and recovery

Performance tuning

Security administration

High availability

RMF compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SSMS

Always On Availability Groups

Failover Clustering

DISA STIGs

Job description

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.