Sr. Database Administrator

The Senior Database Administrator will provide senior-level database

administration and sustainment support for the GEOMAP platform and associated

mission systems. This role is responsible for maintaining database availability,

performance, integrity, security, and recoverability across development, test,

staging, and production environments. The Database Administrator will support

day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, patching, monitoring, backup and

recovery, and database change implementation while working closely with

software, cloud, DevSecOps, testing, and production support teams. *This

position is contingent upon contract award. * Responsibilities Administer,

monitor, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments supporting

GEOMAP applications and services. Ensure database availability, integrity,

performance, and reliability across development, test, staging, and production

environments. Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades,

and routine maintenance activities. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues

involving performance, access, replication, connectivity, storage, and

application integration. Execute and maintain backup, recovery, restore, and

disaster recovery procedures for mission-critical database systems. Support

implementation of database changes, schema updates, data refreshes, and

environment synchronization activities. Monitor database health, capacity, and

usage trends and recommend improvements to support performance and sustainment

objectives. Review and implement database security controls including account

management, permissions, auditing, encryption, and vulnerability remediation.

Collaborate with software developers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps personnel,

testers, and help desk or production support staff to resolve issues and support

releases. Maintain database documentation including procedures, configurations,

recovery plans, support guides, and operational runbooks. Support compliance

with configuration management, cybersecurity, and operational standards

applicable to secure mission systems. Provide senior technical support for

high-priority incidents, sustainment actions, and special database-related

efforts as directed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
• Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience may be
• substituted for education where appropriate. 8+ years of experience in database
• administration, database operations, or related technical roles. Experience
• administering enterprise database platforms such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server,
• Oracle, or similar technologies. Experience with database monitoring,
• performance tuning, backup and recovery, patching, and production
• troubleshooting. Experience supporting secure enterprise or mission-critical
• systems in production environments. Experience working across development,
• testing, and production support teams in Agile or DevSecOps delivery
• environments. Strong understanding of database security, user access controls,
• auditing, and data protection practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting,
• documentation, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively across
• cross-functional teams in a fast-paced DoD mission environment. Preferred
• Experience supporting AWS-hosted or cloud-based database environments.
• Experience supporting geospatial data environments, GIS platforms, or
• Esri-related systems. Experience with replication, high availability, disaster
• recovery, and continuity planning for enterprise databases. Familiarity with
• RMF, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and secure system hardening practices.
• Relevant database, cloud, or cybersecurity certifications preferred. About Us
• Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies
• that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality
• IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is
• dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including

medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with

company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an

employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance,

with tuition reimbursement. EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor

shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and

60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified

individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with

disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about

compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.