Senior Database Administrator

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Annapolis Junction, MD
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
The Role
The Senior Database Administrator will manage and support critical IT systems, troubleshoot performance issues, manage multiple backend database systems, implement database queries, and ensure the security and integrity of databases. Responsibilities include problem solving, infrastructure management, and providing critical escalation support.
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Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment, modernization, and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. As soon as an employee enters a customer facility, they touch one of these applications which are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition, business, finance, HR, training, recruitment, program management, security, logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!  

As part of our dynamic team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the infrastructure behind mission-critical enterprise applications. Your day-to-day will involve more than just routine tasks—each day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate and problem-solve.  

Responsibilities:  

  • Daily Operations & Troubleshooting: Play a key role in keeping critical IT systems running smoothly. From monitoring performance to resolving issues with databases and clients, your role will keep the digital heartbeat of our enterprise applications strong.  
  • Multi-Level Problem Solving: Whether it’s a Tier 1 (Help Desk) issue or a more complex Tier 2 (Escalation) problem, you’ll identify, diagnose, and fix issues to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. Communicate progress and solutions to agency management and internal customers.  
  • Infrastructure Management: Manage multiple backend database systems as part of the IT system infrastructure, ensuring that processes are optimized, and systems are secure. This includes products such as Oracle, MSSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, PostGres and others.  
  • System Enhancements: Work with our customers to design and implement custom database queries and locate areas for efficiencies in performance and stability of enterprise application databases both COTS and GOTS.   
  • Critical Escalation Support: Coordinate and resolve issues as they arise, ensuring that any disruptions are minimized and that the systems continue to support our critical enterprise applications effectively. 

Required Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI with Polygraph required
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and ten (10) years of experience as a DBA. Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DBA may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I is required as specified in the individual TTOs
  • Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s) 
  • Administer, maintain, and Implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s) 
  • Establish and maintain database user accounts  
  • Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes 
  • Evaluate requirements and recommends available DBMS products 
  • Provide server administration with a variety of database products that include Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE 
  • Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data 
  • Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s) 
  • Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability 
  • Support data modeling activities by way of prototype database implementations 
  • Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)  
  • Direct the monitoring, administrating, and implementing performance on database systems as well as database performance optimization, developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure and reloading data into a database  
  • Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables and views 
  • Directs the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies and technologies 
  • Must be able to work during core hours of M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Technology Stack of application(s) with which this role will interact:

  • Oracle
  • SQL
  • PostGres
  • MongoDB

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with various databases such as Oracle, SQL, PostGres and MongoDB
  • Linux
  • Windows


The estimated salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $190,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.




What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

 

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

Applicant Federal & E-Verify Postings

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

 

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 410-290-9035 

Email: [email protected]

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

 

If you want to view the EEO Law poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese

 

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If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English


Top Skills

MongoDB
Mssql
MySQL
Oracle
Postgres
The Company
Dr, Columbia, Maryland
138 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

FTSG was founded with the idea of building a company in which IT professionals have the 'Freedom' to be creative and innovative.

Our technical teams focus on using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions for our clients.

Looking for a position in the technology industry? FTSG is a government contractor in the D.C./Baltimore area recruiting IT professionals for various positions! Visit our website to learn more.

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