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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator - **Company:** Cherokee Federal - **Location:** Tulsa, OK, United States - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Apache Tomcat, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Recovery, Database Security, Linux, Internet Information Services (IIS), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Release Management, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Enterprise Software Applications, Software Distribution, Database Performance, Performance Monitor, Patch Management, Database Backup, Database Monitoring, Database Installation, Network Server - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88079737/1 ## About the Role * Knowledge of Enterprise Systems Management (ESM), configuration management, and electronic software distribution (ESD). * Understanding of enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and total cost of ownership (TCO). * Experience with cloud technologies, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, and Microsoft IIS. * Strong analytical, interpersonal, and business communication skills. * Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance. * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal. ## Description Provide administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support for enterprise Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments. Perform database installation, configuration, health monitoring, backup validation, troubleshooting, patching, and performance optimization while ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of mission-critical systems supporting federal customers. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for Database Administrator: $110,000-$120,000 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. Database Administrator Responsibilities Include: * Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments. * Provide user problem documentation including problem definition, resolution, and reporting. * Recommend improvements to training documentation, user guides, and support processes. * Submit progressively developed documentation on a bi-weekly basis. * Complete daily database health checks in accordance with documented operating guides. * Verify and validate successful database backups. * Provide proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter resources. * Support scheduled after-hours maintenance activities. * Identify root causes of database issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrence. * Plan, coordinate, and successfully execute assigned Release Notices (RNs). * Perform authorized work including standing up new servers and databases, database upgrades, patch maintenance, and application releases. * Serve as queue manager when assigned by monitoring incoming tickets and distributing workload. * Attend weekly team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work. * Provide orientation and mentoring to new database team members. * Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure maintenance activities. * Develop documentation for repetitive Oracle database administration tasks. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Database Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: * Strong to expert knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration. * Industry experience developing, deploying, and supporting database systems in mid- to large-scale enterprise environments. * Experience throughout the complete project lifecycle including design, development, implementation, and documentation. * Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems., * Database Administrator * Oracle Database Administrator * SQL Server Database Administrator * PostgreSQL Database Administrator * Enterprise Database Administrator * Database Engineer * Systems Database Administrator * Infrastructure Database Administrator Keywords: * Database Administration * Oracle * PostgreSQL * Microsoft SQL Server * MS SQL * Red Hat Enterprise Linux * Linux * Windows Server * Database Backup * Database Recovery * Database Monitoring * Database Performance * Patch Management * Database Security * Active Directory * TCP/IP * Apache Tomcat * Microsoft IIS * Enterprise Systems Management * Cloud Technologies * Public Trust ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)