Database Admin Mid at SAIC

This role (Mid-Level MySQL and PostgreSQL DBA) is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of database systems across open-source environments. The DBA supports application development teams, automates database operations, performs regular maintenance, and troubleshoots complex database issues. This role requires hands-on experience managing production databases, with a strong understanding of both MySQL and PostgreSQL ecosystems.

Job Description and Duties:

• Position is required to be full-time onsite at DOT HQ, Washington DC

• Assist in driving, standardizing, and managing a unified Configuration Management database.

• Install, configure, and manage Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux, Windows, and AWS platforms.

• Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure in both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Manage replication, clustering, and high availability configurations to ensure reliability and uptime.

• Perform database performance tuning, identify root causes of critical issues, and recommend optimization strategies.

• Apply Quarterly Patch Set Updates (PSUs) for Oracle and MySQL on AWS EC2 and other supported platforms.

• Plan and perform database upgrades, patches, migrations, and refreshes as needed.

• Support database modernization and AWS DMS initiatives in collaboration with the development team.

• Monitor database metrics and system performance, proactively addressing bottlenecks or failures.

• Configure and verify database backups, ensuring successful completion within defined SLAs.

• Support monthly SAFER baselines and SMS baseline activities, including instance snapshot creation.

• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as index rebuilds, statistics updates, and integrity checks.

• Troubleshoot database performance issues, slow-running queries, and deadlocks using native tools.

• Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions, maintaining security and access controls across all environments.

• Implement and monitor database security, including vulnerability remediation, encryption, and audit logging.

• Participate in failover, disaster recovery (DR), and backup validation testing.

• Provide on-call production support outside business hours (primarily for SFI-related incidents).

• Conduct AWS R&D tasks for new initiatives and automation improvements.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for database environments, configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Generate performance reports, growth trend analyses, and usage statistics.

• Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure smooth operations and system upgrades.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of 6 years of related experience as a database administrator, specializing in supporting Oracle and SQL environment. Education with additional certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Certified in Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL database administration.
• Strong knowledge of AWS database services, including RDS, EC2-hosted databases, and related cloud concepts.
• Expertise in managing Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Proficiency in database installation, configuration, optimization, tuning, and maintenance.
• Experience with database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies, including failover testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot database performance issues, analyze execution plans, and optimize queries.
• Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and access control.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and automating database maintenance tasks.
• Experience supporting production databases with on-call responsibilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with application, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust
  
  Preferred skills and qualifications:
• Install, configure, and manage Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Deploy and manage databases on AWS (RDS, EC2) and on-premises environments.
• Facilitate database migrations, upgrades, backups, and restores.
• Administer user access and manage roles/permissions based on project requirements.
• Monitor database health, proactively rebuild indexes, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, optimize SQL queries, and analyze execution plans for slow queries.
• Configure database security measures, including encryption, user access policies, and compliance standards.
• Participate in failover and disaster recovery testing, providing recommendations and solutions.
• Support on-call duties to resolve production issues promptly.
• Participate in monthly database maintenance, patching, and updates.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth deployments, system upgrades, and migrations.
• Maintain proper documentation for database operations, maintenance activities, and incident reports.
   

*! SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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