Senior Database Architect – Government Ops

PEMCCO; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 84,033 - 126,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Database Analyst to lead enterprise database environments supporting government operations. You will design, implement, secure, and optimize databases, ensuring availability and reliability across mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates possess a Master's degree and 10+ years in database administration, with strong skills in architecture, security, performance, and disaster recovery. Security clearance ability is required if needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/IS/IT/Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in database administration or related IT field
• Strong knowledge of database administration principles, technologies, and best practices
• Knowledge of database architecture, design, performance optimization, and lifecycle management
• Knowledge of database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues
• Ability to analyze system requirements and implement effective database solutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and lead technical efforts
• Proficiency with database management tools and related technologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments
• Design, implement, and support database architectures
• Monitor database performance and recommend improvements
• Develop and implement database security measures, access controls, and data protection strategies
• Plan and execute database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities
• Analyze and resolve complex database performance, availability, and operational issues
• Support database upgrades, migrations, integrations, and modernization efforts
• Develop and maintain database standards, procedures, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with software developers, engineers, system administrators, and stakeholders
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend improvements or enhancements
• Ensure database environments comply with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database professionals

Skills

Database architecture

Performance optimization

Database security

Backup and disaster recovery

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/IT/Engineering

Job description

PEMCCO is seeking a Senior Database Analyst to lead enterprise database environments supporting government operations. You will design, implement, secure, and optimize databases, ensuring availability and reliability across mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates possess a Master's degree and 10+ years in database administration, with strong skills in architecture, security, performance, and disaster recovery. Security clearance ability is required if needed.