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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** Barbaricum Llc
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Query Performance, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, MySQL, Network Administration, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Data Processing, Cloud Platform System, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Database Replication, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9080547/database-administrator

## About the Role

* Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
 * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration, preferably in a DoD or government setting.
 * Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL database administration.
 * Experience implementing DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and DISA STIG compliance.
 * Strong knowledge of database optimization, query performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.
 * Experience with data replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
 * Familiarity with database migration, cloud-based platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL), and hybrid architectures is a plus.
 * Ability to develop scripts and automation tools using SQL, PowerShell, or Python for database administration tasks.
 * Strong documentation skills and ability to create detailed system diagrams and reports.
 * Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or DoD 8570-compliant certifications (Security+, CISSP, or CEH) preferred.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain databases to store, retrieve, and manage operational and intelligence data.
 * Implement database security protocols, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions in compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DISA STIGs.
 * Monitor database performance, optimize queries, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and implement indexing strategies.
 * Administer role-based access control (RBAC) and security permissions for classified and unclassified environments.
 * Develop, test, and deploy stored procedures, triggers, and automation scripts to enhance data processing efficiency.
 * Ensure compliance with TRADOC G2 data governance policies by enforcing database integrity, consistency, and version control.
 * Collaborate with network administrators, cybersecurity teams, and system engineers to integrate databases with TRADOC IT infrastructure.
 * Support migration and modernization efforts for transitioning legacy databases to cloud-based or hybrid architectures.
 * Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to sustain database operations.


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