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# Senior Cloud DBA

- **Company:** Dine Development Corporation
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Security Content Automation Protocol, Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9143186/senior-cloud-dba

## About the Role

* Years of Experience: 5+ years DBA experience; 3+ years in cloud environments.
 * Education Level: High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
 * Clearance Requirements: Must have active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
 * Certification Requirements: DoD 8140 baseline: Security+ CE (or higher). Cloud/database certifications preferred (AWS/Azure as applicable).
 * Travel may be required for position.
 * Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Experience operating in regulated environments; familiarity with STIG/SRG/SCAP compliance workflows.

## Description

* Administer and maintain cloud-based database platforms within secure environments such as AWS GovCloud, including database provisioning, configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and availability management to support mission-critical applications.
 * Design, implement, and manage database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions to ensure data integrity, business continuity, and compliance with Federal security and operational requirements.
 * Support cloud infrastructure operations through the development and deployment of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, automation of administrative processes, and optimization of cloud resources to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
 * Apply security best practices, including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, access control management, and compliance monitoring across cloud servers, database instances, and supporting infrastructure.
 * Collaborate with cloud engineers, application developers, and cybersecurity teams to support application deployments, troubleshoot complex cloud and database issues, and continuously enhance system performance, security, and operational resilience.
 * Other duties as assigned.


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