Database Administrator

Database Administrator (DBA) Department: Federal Programs Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements) Employment Type: Full\-Time Salary: Commensurate with Experience About VERSA Integrated Solutions VERSA Integrated Solutions delivers enterprise Information Technology, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Modernization services to Federal Government agencies. We help customers modernize mission\-critical systems through secure, resilient, and highly available database platforms that support enterprise applications, analytics, and operational excellence. Position Summary VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to administer, optimize, secure, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting Federal Government customers. The Database Administrator is responsible for database installation, configuration, patch management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, security administration, replication, and high availability. The successful candidate will work closely with Database Architects, Data Engineers, Software Developers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure enterprise database environments meet performance, availability, and security requirements. Position Objectives The Database Administrator will: * Maintain highly available enterprise databases. **Optimize database performance and scalability.** Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies. **Ensure database security and compliance.** Support cloud database modernization. **Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.** Major Duties \& Responsibilities Database Administration * Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database platforms. **Perform database upgrades and patch management.** Configure database replication and clustering. **Monitor database health and availability.** Maintain production, development, and test environments. Performance Optimization * Monitor database performance. **Analyze execution plans.** Optimize SQL queries. **Implement indexing strategies.** Tune database configurations. **Resolve performance bottlenecks.** Backup \& Disaster Recovery * Develop backup strategies. **Perform backup verification.** Conduct disaster recovery testing. **Maintain recovery documentation.** Support business continuity planning. Security Administration * Manage database accounts and permissions. **Implement role\-based security.** Configure encryption. **Monitor database auditing.** Support STIG implementation. **Maintain compliance with Federal cybersecurity policies.** Cloud Database Support Support enterprise cloud databases including: * Azure SQL Database **Azure Managed Instance** Amazon RDS **Amazon Aurora** Azure Cosmos DB **PostgreSQL** SQL Server Database Monitoring Utilize monitoring tools including: * SQL Server Management Studio **Azure Monitor** SolarWinds **Redgate SQL Monitor** Oracle Enterprise Manager **Performance dashboards** Collaboration Work closely with: * Database Architects **Data Architects** Data Engineers **Software Developers** Cloud Engineers **Systems Engineers** Cybersecurity Teams Required Technical Skills Database Platforms * Microsoft SQL Server **PostgreSQL** Oracle **MySQL** Azure SQL **Amazon RDS** Administration * Backup \& Recovery **Replication** High Availability **Always On Availability Groups** Database Security **Performance Tuning** Languages * SQL **T\-SQL** PowerShell **Python (preferred)** Cloud * Microsoft Azure **AWS** Preferred Skills * Infrastructure as Code **Database Automation** DevOps **Azure DevOps** Git **Docker** Kubernetes **Database CI/CD** Monitoring automation Required Qualifications * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. **Experience administering enterprise database environments.** Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity standards. **Excellent documentation and communication skills.** Ability to support mission\-critical production environments. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. Experience Levels Junior (0–4 Years) * SQL administration **Backup procedures** Performance monitoring **Database maintenance** Intermediate (5–9 Years) * Enterprise production database administration **High Availability solutions** Cloud database administration **Disaster Recovery** Senior (10–14 Years) * Enterprise database leadership **Database modernization** Performance optimization **Security implementation** Team mentoring SME (15\+ Years) * Enterprise database strategy **Large\-scale database modernization** Cloud migration leadership **Executive technical advisor** Preferred Certifications * Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate **Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional** AWS Database Specialty **ITIL® Foundation** Desired Federal Experience Experience supporting enterprise database environments within NIH, CMS, Census Bureau, Commerce, DHS, DoD, or other Federal agencies is highly desirable. Security Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements. Work Environment Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area supporting mission\-critical Federal systems with occasional after\-hours maintenance windows. Why Join VERSA? At VERSA, you'll manage enterprise\-class database platforms supporting federal missions while working with modern cloud technologies, automation tools, and high\-availability architectures in a collaborative engineering environment. Equal Employment Opportunity VERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants. Pay: $100,000\.00 \- $130,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591