The Role
Administers production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and cloud services in a federal DoD environment. Responsibilities include monitoring, patching, backups, access provisioning, performance management, incident response, troubleshooting AWS workloads, ticket management, stakeholder communication, and maintaining operational documentation and runbooks.
Summary Generated by Built In
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
The Database Administrator provides operations and administration support for production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services supporting a federal program. The Database Administrator maintains database availability, performance, and security, responds to data ingestion and service issues, and keeps documentation and procedures current. Working closely with application, cloud, and security teams, the Database Administrator helps ensure reliable, compliant data operations in a DoD environment.
- Monitor and support production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services to maintain availability and performance.
- Perform routine database administration, including health monitoring, patching, backups, and user and access provisioning.
- Triage and investigate data ingestion issues, restoring service within established response and resolution targets and escalating complex or high-severity incidents as appropriate.
- Execute health checks, troubleshooting, and routine remediation for AWS refresh jobs and workloads running on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate.
- Manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system, keeping users and stakeholders informed of status and resolution.
- Coordinate with application, cloud, and security teams on escalations, changes, and access requests.
- Document incidents, findings, and resolution steps, and update runbooks and standard operating procedures based on recurring issues.
- Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate.
- Experience working in both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments.
- Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines, including user-reported and system-generated issues.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms and ITIL-based incident management practices.
- Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE
- SQL scripting experience
- Experience working in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments
- Hands-on experience with at least one of AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate
- Experience with both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments
- Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms
- Familiarity with ITIL-based incident management practices
- Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments
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The Company
What We Do
SteerBridge is a technology company that provides professional services and solutions to the U.S. Government and Corporate counterparts through a wide array of capabilities and myopic focus on innovative solutions. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and private sector experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions while maximizing Veteran talent to enhance efficiency and surpass expectations. Current & Past Services include: Veteran Relations | Strategic Communications | General Technology Services | Software Engineering | Program Management | Business Process Management | Cybersecurity Professional Services | AI/ML capabilities | Data Management & Analytics.
