Database Administrator
Administers enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL) and ensures reliability, performance, and security for critical systems in a government contracting environment.
- Compensation
- $90.3K–$189.6K / yr
- Location
- St. Louis, MO, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 7 years of related experience
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification.
- Hands-on experience installing and administering Oracle Grid Infrastructure, RDBMS, Cloud Control, and ASM.
- Strong Linux administration skills.
- Experience with database cloning, monitoring, performance optimization, patching, and O&M activities.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain automation scripts.
- Solid understanding of AWS services: EC2, EBS, snapshots, DMS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and S3.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and move between workstations.
- IT security expertise and experience working within accredited environments.
Nice to have
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
- Oracle Cloud Certification.
- Experience with PeopleSoft applications and workflows.
- Familiarity with geospatial products and COP management.
Full description
Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
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The Opportunity:
Join our team as a Database Administrator supporting critical Corporate Business Information Systems. In this role, you’ll work hands‑on with a broad range of database technologies—including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and modern NoSQL platforms—while supporting key enterprise applications such as Momentum and PeopleSoft.
You’ll operate in a dynamic environment, collaborating with customers across multiple networks, ensuring system reliability, performance, and data integrity. This is an on‑site position offering the chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your technical depth across cloud, Linux, and database ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
- Support and administer Oracle RDBMS environments, including Oracle Grid Infrastructure, ASM, Data Guard, and Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control.
- Provide database administration across multiple platforms: Oracle, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL systems (MarkLogic, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
- Perform routine backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations using RMAN, snapshots, and archive log management.
- Troubleshoot system, database, hardware, and network issues; analyze performance and resolve complex technical problems.
- Create and execute ad‑hoc SQL queries for diagnostics, analysis, and issue resolution.
- Manage and maintain Linux operating systems and associated file systems.
- Develop and maintain administrative scripts in various languages.
- Conduct regular server audits to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
- Maintain user accounts and ACLs on network file systems.
- Support system-level changes, assess impacts, and participate in technical exchanges with stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with IT security, accreditation, and enterprise policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service to internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
- Participate in after‑hours and on‑call rotations as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph