Database Administrator III
Core
Design, administer, secure, and maintain enterprise SQL database environments for critical federal government systems.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator
Builds
Enterprise database platforms supporting federal agency operations (via careerplan.io/jobs/79-00B-DA-D60-database-administrator-iii)
Domain
Federal Government / Relational Databases
Required skills
SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, security administration, database architecture, high availability, replication technologies, database monitoring, troubleshooting complex issues
Preferred skills
AWS, Azure, cloud-hosted platforms, DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, containerized environments, PowerShell, Python, Bash, T-SQL, database automation
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, PowerShell, Python, Bash, T-SQL, Git, Azure DevOps, Jira
Responsibilities
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade enterprise DBMS; Design and maintain databases, schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures; Perform performance tuning, optimization, and query analysis; Monitor database health and system availability; Implement security controls, permissions, and encryption; Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments; Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures; Ensure high availability through replication and failover; Configure monitoring tools and automated maintenance jobs; Plan capacity growth; Troubleshoot production issues; Collaborate with development teams on best practices; Support migrations and deployments; Document configurations and procedures; Participate in after-hours maintenance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC