Blue Sky Innovative Solutions
Database Administrator
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Blue Sky Innovative Solutions Location: Onsite in Washington, DC
(with possible remote support upon approval)
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support the Board's data management operations. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise databases, while supporting development teams and end users. The role requires expertise in database performance tuning, maintenance, and security compliance, with a focus on AWS-hosted environments and FISMA standards.
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled maintenance including backups, patches, updates, and performance optimization. Monitor database performance, resolve bottlenecks, and automate routine tasks using scripts. Maintain documentation and participate in change management processes. Conduct data integrity checks and basic capacity planning. Implement database security policies, manage user access controls, and conduct vulnerability assessments. Maintain FISMA compliance (encryption, access logging, audit trails). Support audits with documentation, reports, and remediation activities. Design, implement, and test backup/recovery procedures with RTO/RPO objectives. Provide incident response and vendor coordination during database issues. Support end users and application teams with troubleshooting and optimization.
Requirements
Experience:
5-7+ years with major database platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) in AWS environments.
Skills
SQL, database tuning, performance optimization, backup/recovery, HA/DR planning, database monitoring, job scheduling.
Knowledge
Database security, encryption methods, access control frameworks, FISMA standards, vulnerability assessment, audit prep.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Clearance
Personnel must be able to maintain the required level of clearance (Moderate Risk) while supporting the Board on this effort.
About Blue Sky
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level
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Database Administrator
role at
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions Join to apply for the
Database Administrator
role at
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions Location: Onsite in Washington, DC
(with possible remote support upon approval)
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support the Board's data management operations. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise databases, while supporting development teams and end users. The role requires expertise in database performance tuning, maintenance, and security compliance, with a focus on AWS-hosted environments and FISMA standards.
Responsibilities
Perform scheduled maintenance including backups, patches, updates, and performance optimization. Monitor database performance, resolve bottlenecks, and automate routine tasks using scripts. Maintain documentation and participate in change management processes. Conduct data integrity checks and basic capacity planning. Implement database security policies, manage user access controls, and conduct vulnerability assessments. Maintain FISMA compliance (encryption, access logging, audit trails). Support audits with documentation, reports, and remediation activities. Design, implement, and test backup/recovery procedures with RTO/RPO objectives. Provide incident response and vendor coordination during database issues. Support end users and application teams with troubleshooting and optimization.
Requirements
Experience:
5-7+ years with major database platforms (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) in AWS environments.
Skills
SQL, database tuning, performance optimization, backup/recovery, HA/DR planning, database monitoring, job scheduling.
Knowledge
Database security, encryption methods, access control frameworks, FISMA standards, vulnerability assessment, audit prep.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Clearance
Personnel must be able to maintain the required level of clearance (Moderate Risk) while supporting the Board on this effort.
About Blue Sky
Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bsis-llc.com. Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blue Sky Innovative Solutions by 2x Get notified about new Database Administrator jobs in
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Washington, DC $89,301.33-$121,194.66 1 week ago Washington, DC $114,816.00-$165,845.33 1 week ago Rockville, MD $89,301.33-$114,816.00 3 days ago Arlington, VA $89,301.33-$121,194.66 1 week ago Chantilly, VA $89,301.33-$121,194.66 1 week ago Arlington, VA $114,816.00-$165,845.33 1 week ago Chantilly, VA $114,816.00-$165,845.33 1 week ago Reston, VA $95,106.00-$161,680.00 4 days ago Washington, DC $89,301.33-$114,816.00 3 days ago Database Administrator (OBA) (TS/SCI with Poly)
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