Senior Database Administrator

Redhorse Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in Huntsville, AL to lead the database lifecycle for critical government data assets. You will analyze needs, design secure storage, and ensure high performance and reliable data flows across the enterprise.

The role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, 8+ years of DBA experience, and strong data modeling expertise. Expect collaboration with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to support mission-critical analytics.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in database administration and information system design.
• Proven expertise in analyzing data relationships and attributes for large-scale systems.
• Extensive experience in writing both logical and physical database descriptions.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing complex database environments using standard tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex database requirements and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Define data relationships, attributes and proposed data manipulation.
• Design and map data flow and storage to optimize performance and reliability.
• Evaluate data output and reporting capabilities to meet stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate and lead maintenance of large-scale DBMS.
• Test and implement database changes in production environments.
• Provide direction to programmers and analysts for DBMS changes.
• Serve as SME for complex database questions across the organization.
• Monitor database performance and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Modernize legacy systems by applying new tech designs.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Data modeling

SQL optimization

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

GitLab

AWS RDS

Azure SQL

Databricks

Job description

About The Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About The Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to serve as the lead architect and steward of our client's most critical data assets. In this role, you will be responsible for the entire database lifecycle—from analyzing complex information needs to designing secure, high-performance storage solutions. You will ensure that data flows seamlessly and securely across the enterprise, providing the reliable foundation necessary for advanced analytics and informed decision-making at the highest levels of government.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex database requirements for assigned projects to ensure alignment with mission objectives
• Determine information needs and elements, including database relationships, attributes, and proposed data manipulation
• Design and map data flow and storage requirements to optimize system performance and reliability
• Define and evaluate data output and reporting capabilities to meet stakeholder needs
• Coordinate and lead the maintenance and modification of large-scale Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Test and implement database changes or entirely new database designs within production environments
• Write detailed logical and physical database descriptions, including location, space, access methods, and security requirements
• Provide technical direction and guidance to programmers and analysts to affect necessary changes to the DBMS
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert to provide answers to complex database questions from across the organization
• Monitor database performance and health to proactively identify and resolve potential bottlenecks
• Analyze and organize data structures while applying new technology designs and programs to modernize legacy systems.

Required Experience/Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in database administration and information system design
• Proven expertise in analyzing and determining data relationships and attributes for large-scale systems
• Extensive experience in writing both logical and physical database descriptions
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and optimize complex database environments using industry-standard tools.

Desired Experience

• Experience with cloud-based database services such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Databricks
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and tools like Jira and GitLab
• Experience with database automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or AWS Certified Database – Specialty.

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.