Ignite IT
Database Administrator (DBA) U.S. Citizenship Required
Ignite IT, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and talented professionals in modern technology? Join us and unleash your potential in an Agile, mission‑driven environment supporting the men and women who safeguard the American people and strengthen the Nation's safety, security, and prosperity.
As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL environments. You will support production operations, troubleshoot performance issues, enhance system reliability, and contribute to ongoing modernization efforts. This role blends hands‑on administration, problem‑solving, performance tuning, and direct support of mission‑critical applications.
Your Role
Testing and implementing custom off‑the‑shelf software
Troubleshooting and fixing Active Directory, server, and database performance issues
Fixing security vulnerabilities related to server and databases
Windows Server and Desktop administration
Create data reports with SQL Server or Oracle databases
Production support for outages
SQL query performance tuning
Working with Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) software
Active participation in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations, retrospectives, and solution releases
Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports
Developing new and refining existing processes to enhance quality and productivity
Providing direct user support resolving technical and procedural issues, such as resetting passwords and unlocking user accounts
Researching, troubleshooting, and resolving SQL Server, Oracle, and Windows issues found in production and development environments
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to pass CBP background investigation (3‑year felony check, 1‑year drug use and misconduct check)
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of seven (7) years related database and system administration experience
Local candidates must be available to work a hybrid schedule with on‑site requirement in Ashburn, VA
Proficient with Windows Server administration
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
AWS Cloud Database (RDS) experience, especially SQL Server and Oracle
Desired
Advanced principles, theories, and concepts applied to innovative database solutions
Direct experience providing production support for PostgreSQL and Oracle databases
Relevant technical certifications, such as OCP or AWS certification
Experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle database development (Stored Procedures, Constraints, Joins, Keys, Indexes, Triggers, Data Import/Export)
Experience with database tools like TOAD, SQL Developer, and PGAdmin
Experience creating and maintaining database objects such as Tables, Indexes, Views, Synonyms, Object types, and Collections
Benefits
401(k) with full vesting and matching
Dental, vision, and health insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible schedule and remote options
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account / Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Referral program
EEO Statement Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Applicants selected must possess and maintain a government clearance as required for access to classified information.
U.S. Citizenship Required If located within 40 miles of Ashburn, VA, candidate is expected to work 1 day per week in‑office.
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As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing enterprise database systems across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL environments. You will support production operations, troubleshoot performance issues, enhance system reliability, and contribute to ongoing modernization efforts. This role blends hands‑on administration, problem‑solving, performance tuning, and direct support of mission‑critical applications.
Your Role
Testing and implementing custom off‑the‑shelf software
Troubleshooting and fixing Active Directory, server, and database performance issues
Fixing security vulnerabilities related to server and databases
Windows Server and Desktop administration
Create data reports with SQL Server or Oracle databases
Production support for outages
SQL query performance tuning
Working with Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) software
Active participation in release and sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations, retrospectives, and solution releases
Ensuring product quality and timeliness of work, providing advice and guidance, resolving problems to meet objectives, and providing periodic performance reports
Developing new and refining existing processes to enhance quality and productivity
Providing direct user support resolving technical and procedural issues, such as resetting passwords and unlocking user accounts
Researching, troubleshooting, and resolving SQL Server, Oracle, and Windows issues found in production and development environments
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to pass CBP background investigation (3‑year felony check, 1‑year drug use and misconduct check)
College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of seven (7) years related database and system administration experience
Local candidates must be available to work a hybrid schedule with on‑site requirement in Ashburn, VA
Proficient with Windows Server administration
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
AWS Cloud Database (RDS) experience, especially SQL Server and Oracle
Desired
Advanced principles, theories, and concepts applied to innovative database solutions
Direct experience providing production support for PostgreSQL and Oracle databases
Relevant technical certifications, such as OCP or AWS certification
Experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle database development (Stored Procedures, Constraints, Joins, Keys, Indexes, Triggers, Data Import/Export)
Experience with database tools like TOAD, SQL Developer, and PGAdmin
Experience creating and maintaining database objects such as Tables, Indexes, Views, Synonyms, Object types, and Collections
Benefits
401(k) with full vesting and matching
Dental, vision, and health insurance
Life insurance
Short‑term/long‑term disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible schedule and remote options
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account / Health savings account
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development assistance
Referral program
EEO Statement Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Applicants selected must possess and maintain a government clearance as required for access to classified information.
U.S. Citizenship Required If located within 40 miles of Ashburn, VA, candidate is expected to work 1 day per week in‑office.
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