Cloud Database Administrator (Washington, DC)

Ops Tech Alliance • Washington, DC • 13h ago

Cloud Database Administrator

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $103,900 - $126,000 per year

OTA is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to manage, administer, and optimize database systems within cloud and hybrid cloud environments. This role is integral to the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and efficient database solutions critical for mission success in a highly secure government setting.

You'll work closely with system architects and development teams to align database solutions with application goals and security requirements. If you enjoy solving complex data challenges, ensuring smooth performance, and building systems that support real-world missions, this role offers the chance to make a direct impact.

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain cloud-based and hybrid database environments, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.

Design, implement, and manage database migration strategies, including structured planning and execution checklists to ensure smooth transitions.

Optimize database configurations, perform routine database tuning, monitor performance metrics, and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks and issues.

Ensure robust data security practices, including compliance with RMF, STIG, and other relevant DoD security standards.

Collaborate closely with Cloud Architects, Engineers, Developers, and Security Analysts to implement efficient and secure database solutions aligned with architectural and operational requirements.

Conduct regular backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and continuity procedures for database systems.

Document database infrastructure, configurations, processes, and procedures comprehensively.

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum of three years of experience in database administration within cloud (AWS/Azure) and hybrid cloud environments.

Demonstrated experience with relational database systems (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).

Proficiency in SQL query optimization, schema design, database monitoring tools, and data migration tools and strategies.

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This is a full time position

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