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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Database Administrator - **Company:** Cgi Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cluster Analysis, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, Relational Databases, Database Security, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, DataOps, SQL Stored Procedures, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Sql Optimization, Database Optimization, Software Troubleshooting, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Devsecops, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9170992/sr-database-administrator ## About the Role * Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance * U.S. Citizenship * Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in database administration or data platform operations * Expertise with enterprise RDBMS platforms (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.) * Experience with SQL optimization, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and tuning * Experience supporting cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB preferred) * Strong understanding of database security, encryption, backup/recovery, clustering, and replication * Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting federal modernization or national-security programs * Experience with microservices, containerized workloads, and DevSecOps environments * Familiarity with ETL pipelines, large-scale data migrations, and database modernization * Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required. ## Description CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support the design, administration, optimization, and sustainment of mission-critical database environments supporting a major federal modernization program. This role ensures the reliability, security, and performance of databases across cloud and on-prem infrastructures and partners closely with engineering, DevSecOps, data migration, and application teams to maintain high-quality, stable data operations. Your future duties and responsibilities: Database Administration & Operations * Administer, configure, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases supporting enterprise applications and data workflows * Monitor database health, performance, storage utilization, and availability * Optimize queries, indexes, and configurations to maximize performance and throughput * Conduct database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and replication Data Integrity, Security & Compliance * Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and recoverability across environments * Implement database security controls, encryption, auditing, and RBAC policies * Support compliance with federal security standards for classified environments * Work with security teams to address vulnerabilities and hardening requirements Cloud & Modernization Support * Support cloud database operations, migrations, and modernization efforts (AWS preferred) * Partner with data engineering and ETL/migration teams on integration, mapping, and transformation needs * Assist with migration of legacy databases into modern cloud-based architectures Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization * Diagnose and resolve database issues affecting applications, pipelines, and data workflows * Perform root-cause analysis on performance degradation or data anomalies * Collaborate with full-stack engineers, QA teams, and cloud engineers to resolve integration-related issues Documentation & Reporting * Maintain architecture diagrams, configuration documents, runbooks, and SOPs * Provide performance metrics, incident overviews, and operational reporting to leadership * Document changes, upgrades, and tuning actions for continuity and audit requirements ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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