TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers to improve quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs.
Job DescriptionTechSur is seeking a Database Administrator to support DOL OCIO/ETA SWARAS database operations, reporting, data integrity, backup/recovery, database performance, and application data support. This role administers and optimizes SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related database environments that support SWARAS reporting and analysis for State Workforce Agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, tune, and maintain SWARAS database environments including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related relational database platforms.
- Support database availability, performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, storage management, and data integrity across production, test, and development environments.
- Develop and maintain backup, restoration, recovery, replication, and continuity procedures.
- Support enterprise reporting and analytics for ETA stakeholders including data extraction, validation, reporting support, and Power BI/data reporting needs.
- Troubleshoot data-related incidents and provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support in coordination with the Help Desk Lead and DevSecOps Technical Lead.
- Apply database security controls, role-based access, audit logging, encryption, patching, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with FISMA Moderate and NIST requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation, database diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures in Confluence, SharePoint, or Government-designated repositories.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of database administration experience in federal or highly regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora/RDS, backup/recovery, tuning, and data integrity management.
- Prior experience with Department of Labor IT programs is REQUIRED.
- Experience supporting reporting/analytics systems and production application databases.
- Familiarity with AWS-hosted databases, Red Hat Linux/Windows server environments, and ServiceNow/Jira ticket coordination.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DOL Public Trust suitability.
- Prior DOL OCIO, ETA, SWARAS, UI reporting, workforce reporting, grants, or state/federal reporting system experience.
- AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Security+, or related database/cloud certification.
- Experience supporting FISMA Moderate, NIST 800-53, CPIC reporting, POA&M remediation, and audit readiness.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of database administration experience in federal or highly regulated environments
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and AWS Aurora/RDS including backup/recovery and tuning
- Prior experience with Department of Labor IT programs (DOL OCIO/ETA/SWARAS) or related workforce/state/federal reporting systems
- Experience supporting enterprise reporting and analytics systems and production application databases (Power BI/reporting support)
- Familiarity with AWS-hosted databases and Red Hat Linux and Windows Server environments
- Experience coordinating via ServiceNow and Jira ticketing systems
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DOL Public Trust suitability
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Security+, or related database/cloud certification
- Experience supporting FISMA Moderate, NIST 800-53 controls, CPIC reporting, POA&M remediation, and audit readiness
What We Do
TechSur Solutions is a strategic provider of emerging technology and digital transformation services for federal agencies, specializing in artificial intelligence, application modernization, and data services. They deliver AI-native agentic systems and modernization for civilian, defense, and health agencies using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies to improve quality and efficiency in federal missions.
