Cloud Database Administrator

Our client is seeking a skilled Cloud Database Administrator to support

the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based

database systems across complex federal environments. In this role, you

will leverage your expertise in cloud platforms, database technologies,

automation, and security to ensure resilient, high-performance, highly

available data services that meet mission-critical requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database servers and related

tools in IL5 and IL6 environments, including applying hot fixes,

service packs, and version upgrades.

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities

for tuning and optimization.

• Design, implement, and manage database backup, recovery, retention,

and archiving strategies.

• Manage database security, including roles, permissions, encryption

(including row-level), auditing, and IAM integrations.

• Administer Oracle or SQL Server environments, including multiple

databases supporting individual applications.

• Configure, validate, and manage database functionality once systems

are migrated into IL5/6 environments.

• Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as indexing,

statistics updates, storage optimization, and cleanup.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues including

performance bottlenecks, slow queries, connectivity issues,

replication failures, and data corruption.

• Support data migrations, database design, schema optimization, and

modernization initiatives.

• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness using

technologies such as clustering, replication, and failover systems.

• Document database configurations, operational procedures, runbooks,

and architecture diagrams.

• Design, deploy, and administer database solutions across cloud

platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using services such as RDS, Aurora,

Azure SQL, and Cloud SQL.

• Perform configuration, performance tuning, monitoring,

backup/recovery, patching, and replication on cloud-hosted

databases.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates

(Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM) to automate database provisioning

and configuration.

• Optimize query performance, indexing strategies, storage usage, and

execution plans for mission-critical applications.

• Implement, monitor, and maintain cloud-based high availability and

disaster recovery solutions.

• Ensure adherence to federal security standards (FedRAMP, NIST

800-53) for database security, encryption, IAM, auditing, and

compliance.

• Collaborate with application teams, cloud engineers, DevOps, and

cybersecurity teams to design scalable, secure, and resilient data

architectures.

• Troubleshoot production and non-production database incidents,

conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Support migration of legacy on-prem database systems to cloud-native

or cloud-hosted architectures.

• Maintain documentation for cloud database configurations,

operational processes, and data workflows.

Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or

related field; or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years Experience administering cloud databases in AWS, Azure, GCP

or OCI.

• Hands-on experience administering relational and/or NoSQL databases

(PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle 19, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).

• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and DevOps concepts.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure

Monitor, ELK, Grafana, etc.).

• Strong understanding of database security, encryption, and

compliance requirements.

• Ability to support critical systems in a fast-paced,

mission-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Database

Specialty, Azure Database Administrator, etc.).

• Experience with containerized data services (Kubernetes, Amazon RDS

Proxy, etc.).

• Experience with data migration tools and methodologies.

• Experience supporting federal government programs or environments.

• Knowledge of zero-downtime deployment patterns and cloud-native

architectures.

• Experience developing and administration in an Azure Government and

Azure Secret Environment

• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell and Azure CLI)

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Effective communication and documentation abilities.

Clearence Requirements:

• Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a

condition of employment

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