Database Admin/Engineer
Blu Omega is seeking a Database Admin/Engineer to support a federal program focused on mission-critical database operations within a national security environment. This role operates within a hybrid work environment and is responsible for managing secure database systems supporting industrial security workflows, case processing, reporting, and modernization efforts. The position requires experience supporting enterprise database environments, including Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, within a secure federal or DoD context.
Program Overview
Supporting the transition and modernization of legacy database capabilities into cloud-aligned services, ensuring operational stability, security, and performance.
Key Details
Location: Quantico, VA / Hybrid
Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Responsibilities
- Administer, engineer, monitor, and sustain database platforms supporting mission applications and data needs.
- Serve as a technical resource for Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration and engineering.
- Support schema management, indexing, query tuning, backups, recovery, replication, and high availability.
- Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, locking, data integrity, and permission issues.
- Support database changes for releases, migrations, environment refreshes, and modernization initiatives.
- Collaborate with application, cloud, security, and operational teams to ensure database reliability and security.
- Support cloud-hosted database environments, preferably in AWS, including monitoring, access control, encryption, and resiliency.
- Maintain documentation, operational procedures, configuration details, and dependency records.
- Monitor database health, capacity, availability, data quality, and security posture.
- Support secure database operations including audit logging, vulnerability remediation, compliance, and RMF/ATO evidence.
- Assist with reporting, data validation, and troubleshooting interface issues related to database structures or data quality.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Current DoD 8570 compliance at the required level.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and operational support.
- Strong SQL skills, including query tuning, indexing, stored procedures, data integrity, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with backup, recovery, availability, capacity planning, and database monitoring.
- Ability to support database releases, migrations, schema changes, and environment support in controlled environments.
- Understanding of secure database operations in sensitive environments.
- Strong documentation and cross-team communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting secure mission platforms involving industrial security, case management, and enterprise reporting.
- Experience with AWS RDS/Aurora, SQL Server on AWS, PostgreSQL on AWS, cloud migration, or hybrid database architectures.
- Database automation, scripting, monitoring, and environment refresh support experience.
- Knowledge of RMF, ATO, STIGs, POA&Ms, vulnerability remediation, audit logging, and data protection.
- Experience with legacy database modernization, data refactoring, ETL/data movement, and application integration.
- Certifications such as Security+ CE, Microsoft SQL Server/Azure, PostgreSQL, or AWS database/cloud certifications.
Compensation
Salary Range: $65,000 -$85,000
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.
Blu Omega Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
- 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with additional voluntary options
- Short-term disability (company-paid) and long-term disability options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential support and mental health resources
- Telehealth and virtual care options available through medical plans
- Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible employees
- Paid federal holidays for salaried employees
- Access to wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits
- Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, employment status, and program requirements.
Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments.
We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams are experienced operating within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
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