We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Database Administrator to join our team in the Washington, D.C. area. The
ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in both MySQL and PostgreSQL database environments, AWS cloud
infrastructure, and modern DevSecOps practices. This role blends traditional DBA responsibilities with active
development, CI/CD pipeline integration, and a security-first mindset. You will be responsible for designing,
developing, and managing production-grade database systems while collaborating closely with software engineering
and DevOps teams.
General Experience
6+ years of professional experience as a Database Administrator and/or Database Developer
Proven track record designing, developing, and managing relational database systems in production environments
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional engineering teams
Demonstrated ability to balance database administration duties with active code development responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and maintain MySQL and PostgreSQL database schemas, stored procedures, functions, views,
and triggers
Manage and optimize AWS RDS instances - monitoring performance, applying patches, managing backups, and
ensuring high availability
Own and maintain Liquibase changelogs and execute controlled database migrations across Dev, QA, Staging,
and Production environments
Integrate database deployment workflows into CI/CD pipelines ensuring automated, repeatable, and auditable
releases
Enforce DevSecOps best practices - implement database security controls, conduct periodic access reviews, and
support compliance audits
Collaborate with software developers to review ORM models, optimize slow queries, and support application
database requirements
Monitor database health using AWS CloudWatch and custom alerting; respond to and resolve incidents
Manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions following least-privilege principles
Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, runbooks, and operational procedures
Participate in on-call rotation for database-related production incidents
Conduct capacity planning and proactively address storage, performance, and scalability concerns
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE)
AWS Certified Database Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification
Experience with AWS Aurora (MySQL or PostgreSQL compatible)
Familiarity with Kubernetes or containerized database environments (e.g., RDS Proxy)
Exposure to data warehousing concepts or AWS Redshift
Prior experience working on government or federal contracts in the D.C. area
Knowledge of NIST 800-53 or FedRAMP compliance frameworks as they relate to databases
Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Prometheus
Trillion is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
