Sr. Database Administrator

Synectics for Management Decisions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and secure complex data environments in government projects. The candidate should have at least 6 years of DBA experience, particularly with cloud and hybrid architectures. This remote-friendly role requires occasional onsite meetings in Washington, D.C., offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401k with company matching

Company-paid life insurance

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a DBA, including government project experience.
• Proficient in cloud-native and hybrid data environments.
• Expertise in data governance, privacy, and access control.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize databases across cloud and on-premise.
• Support ETL pipelines and collaborate with development teams.
• Ensure compliance with government data policies and security standards.

Skills

Database performance tuning

Capacity planning

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

SQL skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS RDS

Redshift

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Databricks

Informatica

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, including direct involvement in government data projects. The ideal candidate will manage, optimize, and secure complex data environments spanning both legacy systems and modern cloud architectures.

This role offers remote flexibility but requires occasional onsite meetings in Washington, D.C, to support key project phases and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Administer, monitor, and optimize databases across cloud-based (AWS) and on-premise environments.

Manage and maintain AWS RDS (Postgres), Redshift, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and other emerging platforms like Aurora.

Support ETL pipelines and metadata management through tools like Databricks, Informatica, and EFTU.

Collaborate with developers, QA, and data engineering teams to ensure efficient data flow, high availability, and system reliability.

Ensure database configurations align with government compliance, security, and governance standards.

Implement and manage access control policies and data masking solutions using Immuta and related tools.

Support legacy systems including DB2, COBOL for z/OS, and JCL.

Perform database backups, recovery, patching, upgrades, and regular health checks.

Document architecture, configurations, processes, and procedures for auditing and compliance purposes.

Technical Environment:

ETL & Data Integration:

Governance & Access Control:

Immuta

Analytics & BI Tools:

Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services

Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), Power BI Integration

Modeling & Development Tools:

IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect

Legacy Systems:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

At least 6 years of experience as a DBA, including government project experience, preferably with the IRS.

Expertise in managing cloud-native and hybrid data environments.

Proficient in database performance tuning, capacity planning, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and access control in compliance-focused environments.

Strong SQL skills and scripting for automation and reporting.

Excellent communication skills and ability to document work for audit and operational readiness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Immuta, Databricks, or Informatica EDC/Axon.

Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, or other federal compliance frameworks.

Prior exposure to data warehouse architecture and analytics platforms.

Security clearance or eligibility for clearance preferred.

Remote-friendly, with scheduled on-site presence in Washington, DC as required. Must be in the Washington DC metro area.

Collaborative, cross-functional team structure.

Opportunities to work on high-impact data initiatives for federal clients.

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k w/company matching, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.