On-site SQL DBA - Postgres/SQL Server, RMF

XMS Solutions; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

XMS Solutions in Springfield, Virginia, seeks a SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise security and identity platforms. This on-site role emphasizes availability, security, performance, and data integrity for identity records.

The ideal candidate has substantial PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server experience in secure enterprise environments and will help keep mission-critical services running reliably across systems in line with federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with database performance tuning and high availability.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server database management systems supporting secure enterprise applications.
• Monitor database health and query performance, optimize SQL queries and configurations, and support migrations and upgrades to maintain availability.
• Maintain database integrity and synchronization for identity and credentialing systems across distributed environments.
• Apply RMF controls, RBAC, least-privilege access, and database hardening practices.
• Develop, test, and maintain database backup, restoration, high-availability, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, reliability, and potential security incidents in coordination with technical teams.
• Maintain audit trails, database configuration records, and compliance and operational reporting for oversight stakeholders.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

RMF

STIGs

RBAC

audit logs

compliance reporting

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PostgreSQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

XMS Solutions in Springfield, Virginia, seeks a SQL Database Administrator to support enterprise security and identity platforms. This on-site role emphasizes availability, security, performance, and data integrity for identity records.

The ideal candidate has substantial PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server experience in secure enterprise environments and will help keep mission-critical services running reliably across systems in line with federal requirements.