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# Database Administrator IV

- **Company:** LinTech Global, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases, Database Encryption, Database Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Database Backup
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5f122730c393928e

## About the Role

* 10+ Years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency in database administration.
 * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Management, or related field, and/or equivalent years of experience.
 * Experience deploying and administering enterprise database management systems including Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle Database.
 * Experience with database backup, recovery, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
 * Experience implementing database security including RBAC, encryption, and DISA STIG compliance.
 * Experience leading and coordinating teams of database administrators.

Required to Start:

 * Certification Requirements: a Current IAT III Certification is required to Start.
 * Clearance Requirements: a Current/Active DOD Secret Clearance is required to Start

## Description

* The Database Administrator - Level IV provides senior oversight and management of all database systems supporting ATAMMC operations, coordinates database administrators, and drives compliance with DHA and DoD database security standards., * Oversee the deployment and daily administration of database management systems, ensuring their integrity, security, and availability align with business requirements.
 * Collaborate with architecture and engineering to define data requirements, model data flows, and evaluate new software products.
 * Perform system-level maintenance and upgrades to maintain a secure and operational posture.
 * Create and maintain documentation, including SOPs, maintenance guides, and knowledge base articles for all database systems.
 * Coordinate and manage TO Contractor database administrators.
 * Manage all aspects of database systems, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and monitoring.
 * Develop and uphold database management standards and procedures based on industry best practices.
 * Administer database security, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and user permissions.
 * Implement database encryption as required by policy or law.
 * Apply and document compliance with security standards such as DISA STIG and Security Requirements Guides (SRG).
 * Manage all database backup, verification, restoration, and archiving processes.
 * Assist in developing and testing IT contingency plans to ensure database recoverability and integrity.
 * Oversee the full lifecycle of database incident and problem resolution.
 * Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and developers on migrations, troubleshooting, and data expertise.


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