Database Team Lead w/Secret Clearance

TekSynap Corporation
Radford, VA, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $205,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Server Applications Cloud Computing Databases Database Development Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES) Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server MySQL Oracle (Applications) Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell
+6 more
Software Vulnerability Management System Availability SC Clearance 3-tier Architectures Database Monitoring Plan of Action and Milestones

Job description

We are seeking a Database Team Lead to join our team supporting an ITES task order., + Serve as the senior lead for all database administration and engineering activities in support of customer applications.

  • Architect, install, and configure enterprise-level database environments, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-based databases.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of database systems-ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and scalability.

  • Schedule and coordinate database deployments, upgrades, and new installations across development, testing, and production environments.

  • Develop and enforce security standards for databases to ensure compliance with ALTESS and Army cybersecurity requirements.

  • Perform Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) and document results in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

  • Create and maintain proactive database monitoring tools and dashboards to support operational excellence and early problem detection.

  • Ensure all database environments are properly patched, backed up, and compliant with STIGs, IAVM, and other DoD cybersecurity mandates.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to troubleshoot issues and provide database solutions aligned with enterprise architecture.

  • Recommend and implement enhancements to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of all database platforms.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in database administration and architecture.

  • At least five (5) years of experience supporting Application Server architecture within a large enterprise environment.

  • Proven expertise with enterprise database platforms including Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud-hosted database solutions.

  • Deep understanding of core database administration responsibilities, such as performance tuning, backup/recovery, access control, and capacity planning.

  • Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python and PowerShell is a plus.

  • Demonstrated ability to interface professionally with customers, including troubleshooting and solution design.

  • Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Clearance

  • Secret - IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation., + Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM), and related cybersecurity practices., The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & conditions

Target salary range: $150,000 - $205,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees, We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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