Database Administrator

Job Summary

Database Administrator at C. Mack Solutions, LLC in Ashburn, Loudoun County, US. Join a federal‑mission critical program delivering Agile development, operations, and maintenance for complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain relational databases supporting a high‑profile federal program.
• Collaborate with Agile development teams to define database requirements, create schemas, and optimize data models.
• Develop and execute test plans, conduct performance tuning, and ensure successful deployment of database changes.
• Monitor database health, perform backups, recovery, and apply patches to maintain security and compliance.
• Provide troubleshooting support for production issues and coordinate root‑cause analysis.
• Document database architectures, standard operating procedures, and configuration baselines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience as a Database Administrator (SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL).
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in SQL scripting, performance tuning, and data migration techniques.
• Experience with security standards and federal compliance (FISMA, NIST) is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle DBA.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerized database deployments.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Compensation

Annual salary: $159,263.66

Location

Ashburn, Loudoun County, United States – onsite/remote hybrid options may be considered based on project needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of projects will I work on as a Database Administrator?

You will support a mission‑critical federal program, handling database design, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance in an Agile development environment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years of DBA experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.

Is remote work possible for this role?

The position is based in Ashburn, Loudoun County, with hybrid or remote options considered depending on project requirements.