Senior Database Administrator

Staterallc; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to safeguard performance, security, and availability of SQL Server and Oracle databases across enterprise environments. You will work with analysts and mission partners, ensuring data remains accessible and secure.

You will install, configure, and maintain databases, monitor health, and apply patches per DoD requirements. Strong troubleshooting, storage management, and data modeling skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Must meet DoD IAT-III certification requirements in information assurance and security principles.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field (CS/Math/Stats/Engineering).
• Advanced degree preferred in analytics/CS or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in a related technical area with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide database administration for SQL Server and Oracle in production and development environments, including UNIX operations.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server and Oracle databases, data warehouses, and interfaces with DISA STIG compliance.
• Monitor system health, report daily status, and coordinate with COR/CTO on issues.
• Plan and execute backups/restorations using SQL/Oracle utilities and NetBackup.
• Manage storage and SAN utilization, coordinating with the server team.
• Suggest infrastructure growth and data warehousing best practices.
• Apply security updates and configuration changes per directives from DoD authorities.
• Demonstrate enterprise database expertise across relational and multi-dimensional environments.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

UNIX administration

DISA STIG

Backups and recovery

Security hardening

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Enterprise data environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Math/Stats/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred (Math/Analytics/CS)

Tools

NetBackup

SQL/Oracle utilities

Windows server

Job description

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We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator who brings strong technical instincts, dependable execution, and a mission-driven approach to supporting the customer’s enterprise data environment. In this role, you’ll safeguard the performance, security, and availability of SQL Server and Oracle databases that our analysts, leaders, and mission partners rely on every day. You’ll work directly with enterprise-grade databases, storage systems, and secure configurations by keeping critical data accessible, protected, and operating at peak efficiency. If you excel in high-stakes environments, value precision, and want your work to make a real impact, this is where you belong.

Capabilities

• Provide database administration support for Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle production and development environments, including UNIX administration supporting SQL operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and support Microsoft Windows, SQL Server, Oracle databases, data warehouses, and client interfaces—ensuring all systems comply with DISA STIG requirements and operate reliably across the enterprise.
• Ensure data availability and system health by monitoring event logs, reporting daily status, and providing timely updates to the COR or CTO on any issues or anomalies throughout the workday.
• Assess and deploy patches and updates for SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, ensuring systems remain current with manufacturer releases and aligned with the customer’s licensing and update schedules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues identified through the ticketing system or routine system checks, coordinating with vendor support as needed to restore full functionality.
• Plan, schedule, and execute database backups and restorations using SQL/Oracle utilities and NetBackup software, following the customer’s established backup schedule and ensuring data integrity.
• Monitor and manage system storage, maintaining SAN utilization below 85% and collaborating with server administration team members when thresholds are exceeded.
• Provide expert input on infrastructure growth, offering recommendations and technical insights to support future database, storage, and platform expansion.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities by installing updates, applying configuration changes, and implementing security directives from the Army or DISA as directed.
• Apply system updates and antivirus changes to assigned servers upon release and direction from the COR or CTO, maintaining OS integrity and security posture.
• Demonstrate strong enterprise-level database expertise, including experience across relational and multidimensional environments, with the ability to design and manage both logical and physical data models.
• Apply modern data modeling practices, including normalized, de-normalized, star, and snowflake structures, with the ability to manage evolving data attributes and complex dimensional changes.
• Exhibit exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling quick diagnosis and effective resolution of complex database and performance issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, providing verbal, written, and visual updates that translate technical information into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work independently and proactively, setting priorities, defining objectives, and driving projects to completion while maintaining alignment with mission requirements.
• Guide data and analytics platform decisions, offering practical direction on enterprise data warehousing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Apply structured methodologies, such as project management frameworks, ITIL processes, and SDLC practices, to ensure disciplined execution and documentation.
• Support data warehouse and BI environments, including gathering business requirements and translating them into scalable data processes and schema designs.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of relational database environments, including SQL in platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL.

Education, Certifications, and Training

• Must meet DoD IAT-III certification requirements, demonstrating advanced competency in information assurance, security principles, and enterprise-level system administration.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Advanced degree in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related discipline that strengthens analytical and technical capability preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related technical area, reflecting both deep professional expertise and demonstrated leadership or management capability in complex environments.

Desired Qualifications & Preferred Competencies

• Strong experience across enterprise database platforms with the ability to design and manage both logical and physical data models.
• Proficiency in advanced data modeling techniques, including normalized/de-normalized structures and multidimensional models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues quickly.
• Clear and effective communication skills—verbal, written, and visual.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive projects to completion.
• Experience guiding data and analytics platforms and supporting enterprise data warehousing initiatives.
• Familiarity with project management, ITIL, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience supporting data warehouse and BI environments, including translating business requirements into scalable data processes.
• Strong working knowledge of relational SQL environments such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL.

U.S.

Security Clearance

Active U.S. Government Secret Level

Work Location

Fully Onsite or Hybrid, depending on customer requirements

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

This position is offered with a salary range of $80,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually, based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and contract labor category requirements.

Employee Classification

Exempt

Supervisory Position

No

Travel

This position is not expected to require regular travel; however, occasional travel may be required at the direction of the customer.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform light physical duties, including lifting, carrying, and moving computers, monitors, peripherals, and other small equipment as needed.

EEO Statement

Statera Systems Solutions LLC is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Education, Certifications, and Training

• Must meet DoD IAT-III certification requirements, demonstrating advanced competency in information assurance, security principles, and enterprise-level system administration.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Advanced degree in Applied Mathematics, Business Analytics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related discipline that strengthens analytical and technical capability preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related technical area, reflecting both deep professional expertise and demonstrated leadership or management capability in complex environments.