Mission-Critical Database Administrator for Financial Systems

GSA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave and vacation time

Thrift Savings Plan

Transit subsidies

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term care insurance

Training and development

Job summary

GSA is seeking a Database Administrator to serve as an IT Specialist for major financial management systems. This role covers administration, monitoring, and support of mission-critical databases with emphasis on security, change management, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include systems analysis, testing, and documentation, plus collaboration with stakeholders, vendors, and system owners to ensure continuity of service.

Qualifications

• IT Specialist competencies in attention to detail, customer service, and communication.
• Experience with database administration, security controls, and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux databases, changes control, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support mission-critical database environments for financial systems.
• Manage changes, patches, scripts, releases, and migrations per standards.
• Validate tests, document changes, and ensure security and audit readiness.
• Provide analysis, design support, and testing for major financial initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, guidance, and training materials; assist stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

GSA is seeking a Database Administrator to serve as an IT Specialist for major financial management systems. This role covers administration, monitoring, and support of mission-critical databases with emphasis on security, change management, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include systems analysis, testing, and documentation, plus collaboration with stakeholders, vendors, and system owners to ensure continuity of service.