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Database Administrator - $183K – $198K

RCT Systems
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 2/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator - $183K – $198K position at RCT Systems?

RCT seeks an experienced Database Administrator to support authentication, authorization, and digital policy management programs. The role centers on designing and maintaining an active-active Oracle database architecture across AWS regions to improve system availability, resiliency, and performance. This is a senior-level DBA position focused on high-availability Oracle implementations in AWS, combining deep database expertise with cloud architecture, security, and DevOps collaboration. The role supports mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain database software on AWS RDS or EC2.
  • Design and manage relational database schemas optimized for cloud-based active-active deployments.
  • Provide DBA consultation and technical support to corporate applications.
  • Optimize and update dataset designs for performance improvements.
  • Maintain documentation (SOPs, patch history, confluence pages).
  • Implement security hardening and resolve vulnerabilities.
  • Perform routine patching, upgrades, and backups.
  • Troubleshoot database and infrastructure issues.

Required Qualifications
  • BS 13 years (or MS 10–13 years) of relevant experience.
  • TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Proven experience with enterprise databases in AWS.
  • Hands-on with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or Aurora.
  • Understanding of eventual consistency models and CAP theorem (consistency, availability, partition tolerance).
  • Ability to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Strong background in backup, recovery, and database performance tuning.

Desired Qualifications
  • AWS and Oracle certifications.
  • Experience with AWS Route 53, PrivateLink, and global traffic management.
  • Familiarity with AWS VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, and secure replication architectures.
  • Skilled in database monitoring, alerting, and DevOps CI/CD integration.

RCT Systems offers:
  • Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
  • Immediate 401k vesting
  • Generous PTO and flexible schedules
  • $500.00 annual technology allowance
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.

Salary : $500

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