Description:
Anivas Tech is seeking a Sr. DBA (Senior Database Administrator) to support our government agency IT operations. We are looking for a skilled professional with 3+ years of relevant experience who brings strong technical expertise and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a mission-driven, high-visibility environment.
Requirements:
- Administer, monitor, and optimize relational and/or NoSQL database environments supporting government agency applications
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Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure system availability and efficiency
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Manage database security including user access controls, encryption, and audit logging in compliance with federal standards
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Lead database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning and testing activities
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Support database migrations, version upgrades, and patch management in coordination with application and infrastructure teams
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Develop and enforce database standards, naming conventions, and change management procedures
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Collaborate with developers and data engineers to review and optimize schema designs and data access patterns
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Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents in production, including on-call support as required
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Document database configurations, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks
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Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBA staff and participate in knowledge-sharing activities
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US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; 5 additional years of relevant experience accepted in lieu of degree
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3+ years of experience as a database administrator in a production environment
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Proficiency in SQL and strong experience with one or more RDBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL)
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Experience with database performance monitoring, tuning, and query optimization
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Knowledge of backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies (replication, clustering, failover)
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Understanding of database security principles and access control frameworks
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex database issues under pressure
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Experience in a federal government or highly regulated IT environment
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Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL, or GCP Cloud SQL)
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Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB)
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Agile or SAFe delivery methodology experience
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Relevant certifications (Oracle OCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Database Specialty)
"Anivas Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law."
