Security Infrastructure Database Admin – Hybrid Cloud

KellyMitchell Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401(k) offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group seeks a Security Infrastructure Support Database Administrator to join our Bethesda, MD team. This role designs, implements, and maintains enterprise databases across on-prem and cloud, ensuring security, performance, and compliance.

You will manage backups, patches, and migrations, collaborating with developers and vendors while upholding federal cybersecurity standards. This position emphasizes encryption, access controls, and governance in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting databases in hybrid environments.
• 2+ years in cybersecurity-focused environments or supporting secure data systems.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Strong understanding of cloud database services including AWS RDS and Azure SQL, with migration and security hardening.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM.
• Experience with backup, recovery, patching, and replication strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain database systems supporting enterprise IT and security operations.
• Manage and optimize databases across hybrid infrastructures on-prem and cloud.
• Perform regular maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning for availability and efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, including encryption, access management, and auditing.
• Support migrations to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, O365) with data integrity and compliance.
• Conduct patching, upgrades, and backups per cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to support secure data storage, queries, and integrations.
• Communicate risks, performance metrics, and remediation plans to stakeholders.
• Work with vendors and cross-functional teams to meet security and operational requirements.

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Security practices

Cloud migrations

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Job description

KellyMitchell Group seeks a Security Infrastructure Support Database Administrator to join our Bethesda, MD team. This role designs, implements, and maintains enterprise databases across on-prem and cloud, ensuring security, performance, and compliance.

You will manage backups, patches, and migrations, collaborating with developers and vendors while upholding federal cybersecurity standards. This position emphasizes encryption, access controls, and governance in a hybrid environment.