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# Sr. DBA (Senior Database Administrator)

- **Company:** Anivas Tech LLC
- **Location:** Kettering, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Audit Trail, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Information Systems, Databases, Data Security, Relational Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Document-Oriented Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Failover, Information Technology Operations, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, SQL Databases, Management of Software Versions, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, SC Clearance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Cassandra, Patch Management, Database Backup
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b0476c68c6580d9d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; 5 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree

 * 3+ years of experience as a database administrator in a production environment
 * Proficiency in SQL and strong experience with one or more RDBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL)
 * Experience with database performance monitoring, tuning, and query optimization
 * Knowledge of backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies (replication, clustering, failover)
 * Understanding of database security principles and access control frameworks
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex database issues under pressure
 * Experience in a federal government or highly regulated IT environment
 * Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL, or GCP Cloud SQL)
 * Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB)
 * Agile or SAFe delivery methodology experience
 * Relevant certifications (Oracle OCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Database Specialty)

## Description

Anivas Tech is seeking a Sr. DBA (Senior Database Administrator) to support our government agency IT operations. We are looking for a skilled professional with 3+ years of relevant experience who brings strong technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment.
Requirements:

 * Administer, monitor, and optimize relational and/or NoSQL database environments supporting government agency applications
 * Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure system availability and efficiency
 * Manage database security including user access controls, encryption, and audit logging in compliance with federal standards
 * Lead database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing activities
 * Support database migrations, version upgrades, and patch management in coordination with application and infrastructure teams
 * Develop and enforce database standards, naming conventions, and change management procedures
 * Collaborate with developers and data engineers to review and optimize schema designs and data access patterns
 * Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents in production, including on-call support as required
 * Document database configurations, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
 * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBA staff and participate in knowledge-sharing activities
 * US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance


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