About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

This role is open across experience levels (Entry → SME). The core responsibility is to operate, secure, tune, and maintain production and non-production database environments that support mission-critical applications.

• Entry / Junior (day-to-day)

• Monitor database performance and storage; identify and escalate anomalies

• Execute and verify backups; assist with basic recovery procedures

• Manage user accounts and role-based access controls

• Apply routine security patches and perform basic system updates

• Troubleshoot common user issues and maintain documentation

• Mid-Level

• Perform query tuning, indexing, and storage optimization to meet SLAs

• Design and test backup, archiving, and DR procedures (including replication)

• Assist in database upgrades, migrations and integration with cloud services

• Automate maintenance tasks via scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and work cross-functionally

• Senior / SME

• Architect and deploy complex relational and NoSQL solutions (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

• Lead performance diagnostics for multi‑TB systems and implement advanced tuning strategies

• Design high-availability, clustering, replication, and multi-region DR solutions

• Implement enterprise-grade security: encryption (at-rest/in-transit), data masking, audit trails

• Serve as final technical escalation, mentor teams, and drive cross-team database strategy

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Required Qualifications

All levels: active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (Poly) is REQUIRED.

• Entry

• HS/GED + 4 years relevant experience, or Associate + 2 years, or Bachelor’s with 0 years

• Basic SQL and familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)

• Strong attention to detail and clear written/verbal communication

• Junior / Moderate

• Education/experience mix per the role description (see above)

• Foundational DBA skills and troubleshooting experience

• Ability to analyze and resolve performance issues

• Mid-Level

• Bachelor's + 4 years (or equivalent experience) typical; advanced DB platform knowledge

• Experience with cloud-managed DB services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) and Linux/Windows admin

• Scripting for automation and monitoring

• Senior / SME

• Extensive hands-on experience designing and operating complex DBMS environments

• Mastery of advanced SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL; vendor certifications strongly preferred

• Proven leadership, crisis management, and cross-department communication skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Reasonable estimated compensation range (U.S.): $89,600 – $204,000 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Benefits (eligible employees from day 1) may include:
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive insurance options
  • 401(k) with matching / share purchase plan
  • Paid time off, paid parental leave
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Wellness and well‑being programs

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Location & Work Model

• Job location: Arlington, VA (hybrid work model acceptable)
• You must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and hold an active TS/SCI with Poly.

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Why Join

• Contribute to national-security focused work and mission-driven IT solutions
• Work on modern, high-scale database environments across cloud and on-prem systems
• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and cross-functional collaboration

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Notes

• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application process.
• Final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client. Careertakes may provide additional matched opportunities to applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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