Database Administrator

TechSur Solutions
United States
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Amazon Web Services Confluence JIRA Audit Trail Cloud Computing CompTIA Security+ Databases Data Integrity Data Mining Data Systems Relational Databases
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Database Security Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server Windows Servers Performance Tuning Query Optimization Red Hat Enterprise Linux Power BI Microsoft SharePoint Software Systems Software Vulnerability Management Data Storage Management Database Performance Indexer AWS Aurora Data Management 3-tier Architectures Devsecops Servicenow Plan of Action and Milestones

Job description

TechSur is seeking a Database Administrator to support DOL OCIO/ETA SWARAS database operations, reporting, data integrity, backup/recovery, database performance, and application data support. This role administers and optimizes SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related database environments that support SWARAS reporting and analysis for State Workforce Agencies., * Administer, monitor, tune, and maintain SWARAS database environments including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related relational database platforms.

  • Support database availability, performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, storage management, and data integrity across production, test, and development environments.
  • Develop and maintain backup, restoration, recovery, replication, and continuity procedures.
  • Support enterprise reporting and analytics for ETA stakeholders including data extraction, validation, reporting support, and Power BI/data reporting needs.
  • Troubleshoot data-related incidents and provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support in coordination with the Help Desk Lead and DevSecOps Technical Lead.
  • Apply database security controls, role-based access, audit logging, encryption, patching, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with FISMA Moderate and NIST requirements.
  • Maintain technical documentation, database diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures in Confluence, SharePoint, or Government-designated repositories.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of database administration experience in federal or highly regulated environments.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora/RDS, backup/recovery, tuning, and data integrity management.
  • Prior experience with Department of Labor IT programs is REQUIRED.
  • Experience supporting reporting/analytics systems and production application databases.
  • Familiarity with AWS-hosted databases, Red Hat Linux/Windows server environments, and ServiceNow/Jira ticket coordination.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DOL Public Trust suitability.
  • Prior DOL OCIO, ETA, SWARAS, UI reporting, workforce reporting, grants, or state/federal reporting system experience.
  • AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Security+, or related database/cloud certification.
  • Experience supporting FISMA Moderate, NIST 800-53, CPIC reporting, POA&M remediation, and audit readiness.

About the company

TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers to improve quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs.

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