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Senior Database Administrator

Information Technology Strategies • Lanham, MD 20703 • Posted 8 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • Senior Level

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The Senior Database Administrator at Information Technology Strategies, Inc. will manage, monitor, and maintain high availability PostgreSQL and Redis databases, ensuring maximum uptime, data integrity, and performance. This role involves designing and implementing backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes, collaborating with DevSecOps teams, and staying updated on industry best practices for security and high availability. The position requires U.S. Citizenship, a clear criminal history, and the ability to pass an IRS background check.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, monitor, and maintain high availability PostgreSQL and Redis databases.
  • Ensure maximum uptime, data integrity, and performance.
  • Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate database solutions into containerized environments like OpenShift.
  • Provide performance tuning.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices for security and high availability.
  • Document all activities.

Qualifications

Required

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Clear criminal history
  • No recent or pending bankruptcies
  • 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing high availability PostgreSQL databases
  • Hands-on experience with Redis clustering and replication for high availability solutions
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to optimize database performance
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and developers
  • Deep understanding of database security best practices and disaster recovery strategies
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite in Lanham, MD at least 50% of the time

Preferred

  • Familiarity with containerized environments, particularly OpenShift

Full Job Description

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator to work for our company.

Summary:
  • Client Agency is IRS.
  • Must be able to pass IRS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
  • The Senior Database Administrator will manage, monitor, and maintain high availability PostgreSQL and Redis databases, ensuring maximum uptime, data integrity, and performance, while also designing and implementing backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes. Will collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate database solutions into containerized environments like OpenShift, provide performance tuning, and stay updated on industry best practices for security and high availability, documenting all activities.

Requirements:
  • Must be able to pass IRS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing high availability PostgreSQL databases.
  • Must have hands-on experience with Redis clustering and replication for high availability solutions.
  • Must have excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to optimize database performance.
  • Must have the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and developers.
  • Must have a deep understanding of database security best practices and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite in Lanham, MD at least 50% of the time.

Preferences:
  • Familiarity with containerized environments, particularly OpenShift.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:
  • Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
  • Dental and Orthodontia plan
  • Vision Materials plan
  • Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies ("IT-Strat") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.