Database Administrator III
Core
Design, administer, secure, and maintain enterprise SQL database environments supporting critical federal government systems.
Role type
Senior Database Administrator
Builds
Enterprise database platforms (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) for federal agencies (via careerplan.io/jobs/79-00B-DA-D60-database-administrator-iii-at-bdr-solutions-llc)
Domain
Federal Government / Relational Databases
Required skills
SQL Server administration, Oracle administration, PostgreSQL administration, database performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, security administration, database architecture, high availability, replication technologies, database monitoring, troubleshooting complex production issues
Preferred skills
Cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, Git, containerized environments, scripting (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, encryption, and access management; 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 database issues and implement corrective actions; Collaborate with development teams on best practices; Support migrations and production deployments; Document configurations and procedures; Participate in after-hours maintenance and production support
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC