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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator, Hybrid - **Company:** ICF Consulting Group, Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $108,006.0 - $183,610.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Cloud Database, Databases, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Query Optimization, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Data Ingestion, System Availability, Database Optimization, Amazon Relational Database Service, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8913173/database-administrator-hybrid ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) * U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance * Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years * 6+ years professional technical experience supporting IT systems * 3+ years of experience working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) What We Would Like You To Bring With You: * Experience supporting federal government clients, particularly DHS or similar agencies * Current or recent Public Trust * 3+ years of experience performing database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning * 2+ years of experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes * 1+ years of experience troubleshooting database and data pipeline issues and performing root cause analysis * 1+ years of experience supporting data warehouse or data lake environments * Experience supporting data ingestion, ETL processes, or data pipelines * Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS) * Familiarity with data platforms such as Databricks or similar analytics ecosystems * Experience with monitoring and performance tools * Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements * Relevant database or cloud certifications Professional Skills: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Attention to detail and focus on data accuracy and integrity * Ability to work independently and within a team environment * Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment ## Description Database Administrator Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. The Work: ICF seeks a Database Administrator (DBA) to support a federal data and analytics program, focused on enterprise data platforms, data warehouse, and data lake environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, integrity, and security of databases and data systems that support analytics, reporting, and mission operations. The DBA will work across infrastructure, data engineering, and analytics teams to maintain and optimize large-scale data environments., * Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise databases across development, test, and production environments to ensure system availability and reliability. * Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to support scalable and efficient operations. * Support and validate data flows across data warehouse and data lake environments, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and interoperability across systems. * Troubleshoot database and data pipeline issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. * Manage and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) processes, including testing and validation of recovery procedures. * Support data ingestion and ETL processes, including identifying and resolving issues with missing, invalid, or delayed data. * Collaborate with infrastructure, system, and network teams to resolve performance issues and maintain overall system health. * Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance with federal security and data governance requirements. * Support deployment activities, including schema updates, database changes, and integration with CI/CD processes. * Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and operational procedures. ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)