Database Administrator

Database Administrator (DBA)

Department: Federal Programs

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

About VERSA Integrated Solutions

VERSA Integrated Solutions delivers enterprise Information Technology, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Modernization services to Federal Government agencies. We help customers modernize mission-critical systems through secure, resilient, and highly available database platforms that support enterprise applications, analytics, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to administer, optimize, secure, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting Federal Government customers. The Database Administrator is responsible for database installation, configuration, patch management, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, security administration, replication, and high availability.

The successful candidate will work closely with Database Architects, Data Engineers, Software Developers, Systems Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure enterprise database environments meet performance, availability, and security requirements.

Position Objectives

The Database Administrator will:

Maintain highly available enterprise databases. Optimize database performance and scalability. Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies. Ensure database security and compliance. Support cloud database modernization. Maintain database documentation and operational procedures.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Database Administration

Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database platforms. Perform database upgrades and patch management. Configure database replication and clustering. Monitor database health and availability. Maintain production, development, and test environments.

Performance Optimization

Monitor database performance. Analyze execution plans. Optimize SQL queries. Implement indexing strategies. Tune database configurations. Resolve performance bottlenecks.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Develop backup strategies. Perform backup verification. Conduct disaster recovery testing. Maintain recovery documentation. Support business continuity planning.

Security Administration

Manage database accounts and permissions. Implement role-based security. Configure encryption. Monitor database auditing. Support STIG implementation. Maintain compliance with Federal cybersecurity policies.

Cloud Database Support

Support enterprise cloud databases including:

Azure SQL Database Azure Managed Instance Amazon RDS Amazon Aurora Azure Cosmos DB PostgreSQL SQL Server

Database Monitoring

Utilize monitoring tools including:

SQL Server Management Studio Azure Monitor SolarWinds Redgate SQL Monitor Oracle Enterprise Manager Performance dashboards

Collaboration

Work closely with:

Database Architects Data Architects Data Engineers Software Developers Cloud Engineers Systems Engineers Cybersecurity Teams

Required Technical Skills

Database Platforms

Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL Oracle MySQL Azure SQL Amazon RDS

Administration

Backup & Recovery Replication High Availability Always On Availability Groups Database Security Performance Tuning

Languages

SQL T-SQL PowerShell Python (preferred)

Cloud

Microsoft Azure AWS

Preferred Skills

Infrastructure as Code Database Automation DevOps Azure DevOps Git Docker Kubernetes Database CI/CD Monitoring automation

Required Qualifications

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience administering enterprise database environments. Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity standards. Excellent documentation and communication skills. Ability to support mission-critical production environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Equivalent experience may substitute for education.

Experience Levels

Junior (0–4 Years)

SQL administration Backup procedures Performance monitoring Database maintenance

Intermediate (5–9 Years)

Enterprise production database administration High Availability solutions Cloud database administration Disaster Recovery

Senior (10–14 Years)

Enterprise database leadership Database modernization Performance optimization Security implementation Team mentoring

SME (15+ Years)

Enterprise database strategy Large-scale database modernization Cloud migration leadership Executive technical advisor

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional AWS Database Specialty ITIL® Foundation

Desired Federal Experience

Experience supporting enterprise database environments within NIH, CMS, Census Bureau, Commerce, DHS, DoD, or other Federal agencies is highly desirable.

Security Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements.

Work Environment

Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area supporting mission-critical Federal systems with occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Why Join VERSA?

At VERSA, you'll manage enterprise-class database platforms supporting federal missions while working with modern cloud technologies, automation tools, and high-availability architectures in a collaborative engineering environment.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591