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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Synergy Rents, LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Normalization, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Applications, Relational Databases, Database Design, Logical Data Models, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Oracle (Applications), Query Optimization, Service Pack, Backup and Restore, Information Technology, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87691838/1 ## About the Role * Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technology, data warehousing, and relational database engines (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server). * Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral). Citizenship or Work Authorization Required:US Citizen Preferred Education & Experience: 5+ years of experience as a relational database administrator, and a Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. ## Description * Provides competent leadership, and highly specialized and technical guidance to complex Database Administration challenges. * Has detailed specialized experience in recent or rare technologies. Simultaneously plans, manages, and provides technical oversight for other database administrators. * Works in cross functional domain of data analyst and database administrator. Able to work in ambiguous circumstances. * Supports users by resolving problems with application databases. Provides direction to junior Database Administrators. * Has substantive experience in Database Administration discipline(s) and technologies described in an actual task order proposal. * Provide expert support for production application databases with respect to availability, reliability, and integrity. * Work with application developers and their logical data models, create physical application database designs which conform to industry standards (e.g., data normalization), optimize performance and efficiently utilize disk space, size tables and indexes for production implementation based on projected row counts provided by applications. * Create complex new databases and application database objects (e.g., tables, indexes, procedures), and as requirements change, update data structures/objects in existing databases. * Coordinate production database deployment including tasks to promote database objects between environments (e.g., test to production) in support of application requirements. * Provide technical leadership to Application developers in database capabilities and features, build efficient queries, database design, application database Problem resolution, and the use of database utilities. * Determine and implement appropriate application database backup and recovery strategies, including decisions regarding frequency of backup and procedures for recovering application database Changes. * Perform production database recovery when necessary. * Lead the development of data architecture and standards. * Oversee the identification of business critical information, its usage, availability and the needs of the various constituencies that may require such information or knowledge. * Perform research, analysis, design, creation and maintenance of DBMS solutions to meet current and future user requirements. * Manage performance of DBMS-specific software and environment infrastructure, including Upgrade and certification of the DBMS and software patches; development of DBMS standards; technical consulting relating to the DBMS and environment; and assessment, recommendation, installation and support of related tools. * Share knowledge with team members to ensure a well-trained and qualified staff., Synergy iscommitted to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidateevaluationprocess based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of thiscommitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools toassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibitedunless permission is explicitlygranted.You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. 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