VIATEQ is looking for a Database Administrator to support our Prime contractor and government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.
We are seeking a Database Administrator with a minimum of 4 years of experience to support administration, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments for a federal civilian customer. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a production enterprise environment, and interested in growing cloud database experience as the program continues its AWS migration.
The Database Administrator will be responsible for performing day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, supporting data migration tasks associated with the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts, and responding to database-related incidents in ServiceNow.
- Perform day-to-day administration of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including installation, configuration, and patching.
- Monitor database health, performance, and job scheduling, escalating issues to senior DBAs as needed.
- Execute routine backup and recovery procedures and support periodic disaster recovery testing.
- Support database user access requests, role management, and security auditing in accordance with agency policy.
- Assist with data migration tasks associated with the customer's ongoing cloud modernization and data center consolidation efforts.
- Write and optimize basic to intermediate SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts in support of operational needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, schedules, and standard operating procedures.
- Respond to database-related incident tickets in ServiceNow and participate in root cause analysis.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours database support as needed.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
- Working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and basic performance tuning concepts
- Proficiency in writing SQL queries and troubleshooting routine database issues
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Familiarity with database security and access control practices
- Understanding of ITSM ticketing and change management processes
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to obtain public trust clearance
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
- Experience working in a federal government IT environment
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database certification, or AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Exposure to AWS RDS or cloud-hosted database environments
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
Compensation Range:
$80,000 - $120,000. This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location, and other factors.
About VIATEQ
VIATEQ is a proactive provider of collaborative solutions for federal government agencies. Our collaborative service framework and flexibility allow employees, customers, and business partners to work together successfully anywhere, anytime. VIATEQ’s service areas also allow government agencies to respond to competitive pressures and achieve new performance levels.
VIATEQ offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, flexible spending accounts, and a professional development reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
VIATEQ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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