Senior Database Administrator

Job Family:

Database Administration

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

This is a fully remote position.

We are seeking multiple highly skilled Senior Database Administrators and Lead Database Administrators to support database operations across on-premises, containerized, and cloud environments. This remote role is integral to our DoD portfolio and supports a secure, cloud-based application platform used by development, QA, and system teams.

What You Will Do:

• Deploy, manage, and maintain databases in secure remote environments.

• Plan, engineer, install, configure, operate, defend, troubleshoot, and repair database systems including Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

• Lead database administration activities including updates, configuration management, and documentation.

• Implement continuous database improvements and deliver performance and improvement reports.

• Proactive health monitors, notifications, scheduled reporting, and live health and performance dashboards.

• Ensure data integrity, security compliance, and optimal performance across all database systems.

• Apply comprehensive knowledge to support data management across software development and engineering systems.

• Supervise and mentor junior database team members as needed.

What You Will Need:

• U.S. citizenship.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'Secret' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. .

• Senior Database Admin will require a minimum of 6 years relevant experience and Lead Database Admin will require a minimum of 9 years relevant experience.

• Strong expertise in multiple databases such as: Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB; familiarity with other RDBMS and NoSQL systems.

• Experience supporting DoD or similar secure environments.

• Ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Active 'SECRET' or higher-level clearance preferred.

• Familiarity with AI/MLops.

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

• Security-focused mindset with knowledge of compliance standards.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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