We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong background in managing diverse database platforms across large, complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with both traditional relational database systems and modern NoSQL technologies, supporting enterprise applications, custom solutions, and DevOps-driven workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems across multiple platforms.
• Support databases for enterprise applications, custom-built applications, and business-critical services.
• Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, security hardening, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with DevOps, application, and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability and scalability.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues involving multi-tier applications and databases.
• Maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions across diverse database platforms.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to database technology roadmap, recommending upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise Database Administration role.
• 5+ years of application Database Administration support

Preferred

• Professional certifications (Oracle OCP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, AWS Database Specialty, MongoDB Certified DBA, etc.).
• Experience working in defense industry
• Military experience

Core Relational Database Experience:

• Microsoft SQL Server (all major versions, AlwaysOn, clustering, replication).
• Oracle Database (RAC, ASM, Data Guard).
• IBM DB2 (LUW, z/OS).
• MySQL / MariaDB.
• PostgreSQL.

Modern / NoSQL Database Experience:

• MongoDB.
• Cosmo DB (Azure), DynamoDB (AWS).
• Elasticsearch.

Enterprise App & Custom Support:

• Proven experience supporting ERP, CRM, and other enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of custom application integration with databases.
• Knowledge of middleware and API data interactions.

DevOps & Automation:

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Perl).
• Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).

Additional Skills:

• Data modeling, ETL processes, and BI reporting support.
• Strong security awareness (encryption, access controls, auditing).
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Ability to document processes, standards, and best practices.