Lead Database Administrator

MajorKey Tech; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MajorKey Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to support a federal government customer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role focuses on senior-level Oracle database administration, performance optimization, and reliable operation of on-premises and cloud-hosted systems.

As part of a three-person DBA team, you will coordinate with the Program Manager, lead priority setting, and drive projects while delivering robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of relational database management experience.
• Hands-on Oracle database administration experience.
• Experience with backup/recovery, patching, and performance tuning.
• Experience providing Tier II/III technical support in production IT environments.
• Ability to develop disaster recovery plans and technical project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Oracle databases and other relational platforms.
• Perform backups, recovery, patches, and performance tuning.
• Provide Tier II/III support for database incidents and issues.
• Coordinate database operations with system administrators and network engineers.
• Lead database-related projects and communicate status to program leadership.

Skills

Oracle DBA

Database performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in IT/CS or related

Tools

PowerShell

Python scripting

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Company: MajorKey Technologies
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico — On-site
Schedule: Full-time, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Customer: Federal Government
Background Requirement: Federal Public Trust

Position Overview

MajorKey Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Database Administrator to support a federal government customer in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The DBA will provide senior-level administration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise relational database environments supporting the customer's on-premises and cloud-hosted IT systems. The position requires strong hands‑on database administration experience, particularly with Oracle, combined with the ability to independently manage technical projects and coordinate database administration activities.

The individual will work as part of a three‑person DBA team within a larger IT infrastructure organization that includes system administrators, network engineers, and data center technicians. The DBA will also serve as a primary interface with the Program Manager for DBA activities, helping coordinate and prioritize database operations, maintenance, and project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, configure, and optimize enterprise Oracle databases and other supported relational database platforms.
• Perform database backup and recovery, patching, system maintenance, performance tuning, and resource optimization.
• Provide Tier II/III technical support and escalation assistance for database-related incidents and operational issues.
• Support database-related server operations, hardware upgrades, configuration changes, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database availability, performance, reliability, and operational issues.
• Design and maintain relational database structures using established database design principles, including third normal form (3NF).
• Develop, document, and support database backup, recovery, failover, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Develop technical plans, project documentation, and implementation procedures for database-related activities.
• Independently initiate, coordinate, and execute database administration projects.
• Serve as a senior technical subject matter expert on database systems and related infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate and prioritize activities across the DBA team in collaboration with the Program Manager.
• Communicate technical issues, project status, priorities, and recommendations to program leadership and other infrastructure team members.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and application support personnel to maintain stable and secure database operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relational database management experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years of related technical experience supporting database platforms in enterprise or data center environments.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience administering and supporting Oracle databases.
• Experience with database backup and recovery, patching, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and operational configurations.
• Experience providing Tier II/III technical support in a production IT environment.
• Knowledge of relational database design, normalization, and database architecture principles.
• Ability to develop disaster recovery plans and technical project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage technical priorities, and lead database-related activities.
• Ability to work on‑site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the required schedule.

Preferred Technical Skills and Experience

The following technologies and capabilities are relevant to the customer's IT environment. Candidates are not expected to possess experience with every technology listed.

Database Platforms and Administration

• Oracle Database Administration, including database configuration, performance optimization, and administration tools
• Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
• SQL queries, scripts, stored procedures, functions, and packages
• Database normalization/denormalization, data migration, and database design
• Database backup, recovery, failover, and availability management

Systems and Infrastructure

• Windows Server and Linux/UNIX environments
• Active Directory and access control administration
• Server administration and operational troubleshooting
• System analysis, scripting, and automation
• Microsoft Azure or other cloud-hosted database environments

Additional Technologies

• PowerShell and Python scripting
• Oracle Forms and Oracle application environments
• Microsoft IIS and application/database integrations
• ETL/ELT and data integration processes
• SSRS, Power BI, and related reporting tools
• Database security, auditing, and Oracle certificates/wallets

Security and Background Requirements

• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain the background investigation and suitability requirements associated with a federal government Public Trust position.
• An active or recently held federal Public Trust determination or security clearance is preferred, but not required.

Additional Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, sound technical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to independently coordinate complex database administration activities. Experience supporting federal government IT environments or large enterprise data center operations is desirable.

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