SQL/MySQL Database Administrator, DBA

Job Description:

• Perform routine SQL and MySQL database administration, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization
• Implement maintenance plans, database job schedules, and automated housekeeping routines
• Execute backup and recovery operations, validating data integrity
• Apply patches, minor version upgrades, and configuration changes according to change control practices
• Manage schema updates, indexing improvements, table maintenance, and performance tuning
• Troubleshoot query bottlenecks, connection issues, performance degradation, and system errors
• Support RMF and DoD cybersecurity requirements across SQL and MySQL platforms
• Maintain database documentation, configuration baselines, and operational runbooks
• Collaborate with developers to optimize database queries, stored procedures, and integration workflows
• Work with cybersecurity teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement STIG compliance
• Support refreshes, deployments, data migrations, and environment synchronization activities
• Recommend improvements to database efficiency, storage utilization, and overall performance

Requirements:

• Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering SQL and/or MySQL databases
• Experience with database maintenance, tuning, monitoring, and patching
• Experience supporting databases in development, test, staging, and production environments
• Experience troubleshooting indexing, schema issues, and performance bottlenecks
• Experience applying DoD cybersecurity and RMF-related security controls
• Strong expertise with SQL Server and/or MySQL database platforms
• Proficiency in SQL scripting, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of encryption, auditing, access control, and DoD security settings
• Familiarity with database backup and recovery tools and methodologies
• Experience with monitoring and performance analytics frameworks
• Required CompTIA Security+ certification
• Required SQL or MySQL vendor certification, such as Microsoft SQL Certification or MySQL DBA Certification
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic abilities for database issues
• Clear communication skills for cross-functional technical coordination
• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate configurations and documentation
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks across multiple environments
• Commitment to secure, high-performing database operations

Benefits:

• Regular full-time employment
• Fully remote work arrangement