Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server / Oracle

Job Description Role: Database Administrator (DBA) SQL Server / OracleDuration: 1+ yearsWork Type: Hybrid* First Preference to Consultants local to Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland1.Job Description:This role exists to ensure the availability, security, integrity, performance, and recoverability of enterprise database platforms that support mission critical broadcasting, digital, and business systems across the agency. The Database Administrator provides expert technical oversight for database operations, security compliance, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and modernization initiatives across on premises, hybrid, and cloud based environments.2. Reporting and ComplianceThe Database Administrator will:Report to the Enterprise Platforms and Storage Director and collaborate closely with application teams, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, enterprise infrastructure, and networking teams.Ensure compliance with:oFederal IT security requirements and database security controlsoOMB, NIST, and FISMA aligned standardsoAgency governance, change management, and configuration control proceduresProduce recurring operational and performance reports to support OCIO oversight, budget reviews, audits, and compliance assessments.Maintain detailed documentation to support audit readiness, incident investigations, continuity of operations, and technical modernization planning.3. BackgroundThe Agency operates a diverse portfolio of enterprise databases supporting broadcast operations, digital publishing platforms, financial systems, identity services, and mission critical applications. As the agency modernizes infrastructure and adopts hybrid and cloud architectures, database environments must be secure, resilient, scalable, and cost efficient.The Database Administrator plays a central role in ensuring database platforms remain stable, secure, and performance optimized while supporting modernization, cloud integration, and data growth across the agency.This position supports:Database security and access controlHigh availability and disaster recoveryPerformance monitoring and tuningData protection, backup, and recoveryCapacity planning and lifecycle managementModernization and cloud enablement initiatives4. Scope of Work4.1 Database Operations & AdministrationAdminister, monitor, and maintain enterprise database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database (and other agency approved platforms as applicable).Perform database installations, migrations, upgrades, patching, and configuration in accordance with security and change management requirements.Ensure database availability, reliability, and performance for production, development, and test environments.4.2 Database Security & ComplianceImplement and enforce database security controls, including access management, encryption, auditing, and vulnerability mitigation.Support security assessments, POA&Ms, risk mitigation activities, and compliance validation efforts.Ensure databases meet federal security standards and agency governance requirements.4.3 Performance Optimization & ReliabilityMonitor database performance and proactively tune queries, indexes, memory, and storage configurations.Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks and capacity constraints.Support incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.4.4 Backup, Recovery & High AvailabilityDesign, implement, and manage database backup and recovery strategies.Perform and validate restoration testing and disaster recovery exercises.Support high availability architectures, including clustering, replication, and failover solutions.4.5 Capacity Planning & MonitoringConduct proactive capacity planning for database growth, storage utilization, and performance scaling.Monitor database health, availability, and usage trends using enterprise monitoring tools.Provide early warning alerts and recommendations to prevent service degradation.4.6 Reporting & DocumentationProduce recurring reports on:oDatabase performance and availabilityoStorage utilization and growth trendsoBackup and recovery statusoIncident metrics and operational risksMaintain accurate technical documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.5. Key DeliverablesThe Database Administrator will produce, at a minimum:Monthly Database Health and Performance ReportsBackup and Recovery Validation ReportsCapacity Planning and Growth AssessmentsSecurity and Compliance Support DocumentationIncident Response and Root Cause Analysis ReportsRecommendations for Performance, Security, and Cost Optimization6. Criticality of the RoleThe Database Administrator role is designated as critical due to the essential nature of database services supporting the Agencys mission.Eliminating this role would result in:Increased risk of database outages and data lossDegraded application performance and user impactReduced security posture and increased compliance riskInadequate backup and disaster recovery coverageReactive rather than strategic capacity planningLimited ability to modernize and integrate databases with cloud servicesWithout a dedicated Database Administrator, the Agencys ability to operate secure, stable, and resilient data platforms would be significantly compromised.CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL/ QUALIFIED PERSONNELThe Contractor shall propose well qualified Database Administration personnel with 710 years of enterprise database administration experience, capable of performing all requirements outlined.Personnel qualifications shall include a combination of experience, education, and certifications, subject to Government review and approval.Desired Degrees or Certifications / Preferred Certifications:Microsoft Certified: SQL Server / Azure Database certificationsOracle Certified Professional (OCP)CompTIA Security+ITIL FoundationsPreferred Experience:Administration of enterprise SQL Server and/or Oracle database environmentsImplementation of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutionsPerformance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshootingDatabase security hardening and compliance supportSupport of hybrid and cloud integrated database environmentsCollaboration with application, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teamsFlexible work from home options available.