Database Administrator bei Bart & Associates

Description

Database Administrator:

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Database Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize our organization’s database systems. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring database availability, performance, security, and integrity across multiple environments. This role involves database design, installation, configuration, backup/recovery, monitoring, troubleshooting, and support of both development and production systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch database software (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other RDBMS).
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune queries for optimal efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.
• Implement role-based access controls, authentication, and encryption where applicable.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain database security and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with developers and system architects to design logical and physical database structures.
• Create and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, triggers, and scripts.
• Provide support for application development teams with SQL tuning and query optimization.
• Proactively monitor database health and performance using industry-standard tools.
• Diagnose and resolve database-related incidents, outages, and performance issues.
• Provide on-call support for production databases as required.
• Maintain documentation on database configurations, processes, and standards.
• Research and recommend new database technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Automate routine database tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5 years of experience with Oracle, SQL Server, DB2

Required Skills:

• Hands-on RDBMS experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Proficiency with at least one major RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with backup/recovery, clustering, replication, and high availability solutions.
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, or Unix operating systems.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance (if required by contract/agency).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB).
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance. 

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.