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Database Administrator

Haystack
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2026
We are partnering with a leading federal program, delivering critical IT solutions to government agencies. Join a team dedicated to maintaining robust and secure database environments for vital national operations.

The Role

  • Administer and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.
  • Provide day-to-day database administration support, troubleshooting issues, and managing access.
  • Automate routine administrative tasks and maintain accurate system documentation.
  • Collaborate with various technical teams to ensure secure, reliable, and operationally effective database systems.
  • Support database updates, patches, upgrades, and perform maintenance, backup, and recovery activities.
  • Administer database users, roles, permissions, and access controls, ensuring compliance with security requirements.

What You'll Need

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • Demonstrated experience with database maintenance, performance tuning, backup, restoration, recovery, and archiving.
  • Proven experience in troubleshooting production database environments and resolving technical support tickets.
  • Ability to support database updates, patches, upgrades, migrations, and testing activities.
  • Experience with database monitoring, capacity planning, and system performance analysis.
  • Strong technical documentation skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse technical and business stakeholders.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $104,000 - $118,000 per year.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, paid federal holidays, health, and dental insurance.
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical federal programs.

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Salary : $104,000 - $118,000

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