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Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurship mindset. We value open communication , taking action , being committed , persevering through challenges and failures , and sharing innovative ideas . We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a strong, entrepreneurial-minded, and technical company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are seeking a Database Engineer that will helping the client develop and implement data management and be responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and supervising efforts and designing, developing, and updating a strategic plan to manage data and compliance to the related policies and standards. Key responsibilities will be to: Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas, indexes, and queries for performance and scalability Monitor and tune database performance using native tools and custom scripts Implement and maintain high availability (HA) and replication strategies Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and stored procedures Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) Document database architecture, processes, and best practices Clearance A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance (within 7 years) is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Experience Five (5) years' experience as a DBE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of DBE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Required Skills Strong SQL skills and experience with performance tuning and query optimization Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and CLI tools like psql Experience with logical and physical replication, partitioning, and backup strategies Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of scripting languages for automation and tooling Desired Skills Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for PostgreSQL) Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) Exposure to other RDBMS (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) or NoSQL systems is a plus. Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $150,000 - $175,000. Wealth Benefits Above Market Hourly Pay 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: Company subsidized Medical Coverage 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community Onboarding and Annual Swag Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Referrals & Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we'll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please Send Referrals And Inquiries To jobs@eriasventures.com To learn more about our company visit our webpage or LinkedIn.

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED** This position combines hands-on PostgreSQL administration with database engineering and architecture. You will serve as the team's primary database subject matter expert, partnering with software developers and systems engineers to maintain reliable database operations while improving database performance, design, security, and maintainability. Our environment uses PostgreSQL for both transactional and analytical data workloads and leverages OpenShift for application deployment. The ideal candidate enjoys solving practical database challenges, can independently troubleshoot operational issues, and can recommend and implement improvements to how databases are designed, deployed, monitored, and maintained. What You'll Do Administer PostgreSQL databases: Manage database configuration, user accounts, roles, permissions, routine maintenance, patching, upgrades, and operational troubleshooting. Design and improve database architectures: Develop and refine schemas, data models, indexing strategies, and data access patterns to support application functionality, performance, and evolving system requirements. Optimize database performance: Analyze SQL queries and execution plans, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement improvements to queries, indexes, database configuration, and resource utilization. Support database operations in OpenShift environments: Collaborate with platform and application teams to support PostgreSQL deployment, connectivity, configuration, monitoring, and operational integration with OpenShift-based systems. Maintain database reliability and recoverability: Implement and maintain backup and restore procedures, validate recovery processes, and support existing high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities. Monitor database health: Configure and maintain database monitoring, logging, alerting, capacity tracking, and operational reporting to identify and resolve issues proactively. Collaborate with software developers: Advise on schema design, SQL development, transaction management, data access patterns, and database integration to ensure efficient and reliable application behavior. Drive continuous improvement: Identify database performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability improvements; evaluate appropriate tools and approaches; and implement practical solutions. Support database lifecycle management: Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, configuration changes, and modernization efforts while minimizing operational risk and service disruption. Establish and maintain standards: Document database architecture, configurations, security controls, operational procedures, and recommended engineering practices. Maintain database security: Apply appropriate access controls, least-privilege permissions, auditing, and security practices in accordance with applicable customer and system requirements. Provide technical guidance: Serve as the primary database technical resource for the engineering team, helping troubleshoot issues and make informed decisions about database design and operational practices. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. Polygraph sponsorship may be available. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent education, training, certifications, and experience. Five or more years of experience in database administration, database engineering, database architecture, or a related technical discipline. Hands-on experience administering and supporting PostgreSQL databases. Experience with relational database design, data modeling, SQL, schema development, indexing, and query optimization. Experience troubleshooting database issues and managing database users, roles, permissions, and configurations. Experience with database backups, restores, upgrades, and routine maintenance. Working knowledge of database high availability, replication, and disaster recovery concepts. Ability to collaborate with developers and infrastructure engineers to resolve technical issues and improve system performance. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting PostgreSQL in OpenShift, Kubernetes, containerized, or Linux-based environments. Experience with PostgreSQL replication, failover, connection pooling, or high-availability technologies. Experience with database monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance diagnostics. Experience supporting both transactional and analytical data workloads. Experience with database automation, scripting, infrastructure as code, or repeatable deployment practices. Experience planning and executing database migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives. Familiarity with database security practices in regulated or classified environments. Experience with Oracle database administration or Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration. CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, as required by the applicable customer environment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location: On-site at the customer location. Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. Sponsorship may be available. Primary Database Technology: PostgreSQL. Application Platform: OpenShift. Other Technologies: Oracle experience is beneficial but not required. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. 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Required Qualifications · 8+ years of hands-on DBA experience supporting PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, SQL Server, and cloud-native databases such as Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora MySQL, Google Cloud SQL, and Google Cloud Spanner. · Strong experience with database administration activities, including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup and recovery, replication, and high availability. · Deep technical knowledge of PostgreSQL, SQL Server, YugabyteDB, and cloud-native database platforms. · Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues related to performance, query optimization, workload management, capacity planning, latency, availability, and reliability. · Experience with automation and DevOps tools such as Python, Unix shell scripting, Ansible, Terraform, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines. · Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP database services, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and observability tools such as Grafana and DMC. · Understanding of data engineering concepts, including data ingestion, ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data integration, and support for high-volume data workloads. · Knowledge of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, and Change Management, along with Disaster Recovery and root cause analysis. · Strong troubleshooting, communication, ownership, and collaboration skills in a 24x7 production support environment. · Solid understanding of database setup, configuration, administration, and replication. · Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. · Willingness to provide rotational weekend and off-hours support as needed.

Riptide Technology is seeking a Senior Database Design Engineer (Level V) to support cutting-edge Research and Development (R&D), Data Analysis, and Cloud Migration initiatives in a hybrid role at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. This Subject Matter Expert (SME) will lead the design, implementation, and operations of high-performance database infrastructures—spanning PostgreSQL and Oracle Enterprise RDBMS—to support critical, ongoing programs within the Naval Center for Spacecraft Technology (NCST) . This dual-database architecture handles massive volumes of multi-source event data, supports data fusion, and is actively transitioning toward modern Cloud architectures. We are seeking a seasoned Database Design Engineer and Architect who possesses full-spectrum software development capabilities. While you must understand traditional database administration, your primary focus is engineering future-state data models, designing tracking algorithms, managing data migration strategies, and deploying resilient cloud/on-premise database ecosystems. Core Responsibilities: Database Architecture, Administration, & Modernization Oracle Enterprise Management: Implement, manage, and tune Oracle Enterprise Edition RDBMS (including Oracle 12c, SQL Developer, and 12c Cloud Console). Expertly install Oracle Enterprise Linux, Oracle software, and manage workloads across bare metal servers, Real Application Clusters (RAC), and Exadata servers Advanced Oracle Security & Optimization: Configure and utilize advanced native Oracle features including Oracle Label Security, Real Application Clusters (RAC), and Oracle Partitioning options via complex SQL programming Database Migration & Planning: Research, engineer, and establish transition paths for shifting legacy Oracle RDBMS data stores to the IC and DoD Cloud data layers. Support data engineering by defining and implementing complex object models (e.g., Unified Object Model, Generalized Entity Model) within cloud environments Infrastructure & OS Management: Support a hybrid suite of virtualized systems and bare metal servers running Red Hat Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL), Community Enterprise OS (CentOS), and limited Windows environments Algorithm Development, Data Fusion, & Tracking Multi-INT & Geolocation Tracking: Develop, modify, and enhance data fusion and geographic tracking algorithms for multiple situational awareness data types (GEOINT, SIGINT, OSINT). Optimize track correlation, tracker algorithm performance, and database-level alerting/alarming capabilities Algorithm Review & Long-Term Trending: Perform continuous algorithm analysis, performance measurement, and long-term trending while data remains active. Detect, document, and report anomalies to the Government lead Data Tagging & Characterization: Research and develop automated electronic emission pattern data tagging methodologies Data Ingestion, Archiving, & Cloud Integration Cloud & Web Architecture: Build and maintain system architectures hosting maritime data feeds, schedule information, and web extractor software across hardware suites, IC/DoD Clouds, or commercial Government clouds such as Amazon Web Services (AWS). Lead systems engineering efforts for transitioning existing capabilities into evolving cloud ecosystems Data Archiving & Query Web Services: Implement long-term online data archives capable of indexing multi-domain positions (maritime, airborne, land, space) and metadata. Integrate Open Source Schedule data and build queryable web services to retrieve historical archives Operations & Maintenance: Provide Echelon 2 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support for existing tactical and strategic data feeds UI/Widget Integration & Object Production (OBP) Widget Suite Prototyping: Design and engineer user interface prototypes and underlying data access web services to integrate analysis capabilities within the Ozone Widget Framework (OWF) or equivalent presentation frameworks Object Management as a Service / OMAAS: Implement an Object-Based Production approach that delivers aggregated real-world object profiles (vessels, airplanes, facilities) in a collaborative regional/worldwide service framework. Develop advanced object aggregation algorithms to support R&D Systems Engineering & Lifecycle Support Systems Assessment: Perform technical and engineering data analyses on system functionality, survivability, and performance to solve critical design deficiencies. Run short-term engineering analyses and quick-reaction studies Documentation & Training: Prepare training documentation and instruct operators on data analysis products, supporting program deliveries, demonstrations, and high-level customer presentations Configuration Management: Participate in system capability reviews, modify existing application codebases, and maintain rigorous baseline control by archiving all software modifications in a CM database Infrastructure Upkeep: Support and enhance network technology implementations, handle routine equipment maintenance, manage system access via account creation scripts, and connect with Local/Wide Area Networks utilizing thin-client architectures Required Qualifications: Education: Minimum B.S. Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science Software Development Methodologies: 12+ years of experience applying software development methodologies and practices, including traditional structured programming as well as object-oriented programming techniques and broad utilization of current software development tools within numerous environments Relational Database Engineering: 12+ years of experience with relational database planning, design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of complex technical software systems (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase) Spatial Database Architecture: 4+ years of strong proficiency in spatial databases, specifically PostGIS, or equivalent relational spatial extensions (e.g., Oracle Spatial, MS SQL Spatial, SpatiaLite) Engineering Breadth: Database engineers must possess the full spectrum of skills required for the development of complex software systems. This includes experience in all aspects of software development supporting complex Multi-INT processing from initial planning and design to final installation and maintenance Enterprise Computing & Design: Enterprise computing and architecture design capability for ground-based analysis systems, to include system information modeling and database design System Integration: Ability to incorporate system architecture using enterprise design, business process modeling (BPM), workflow implementation, and web-based/semantics-based development methodologies Multi-Modal Data Fusion: Proven experience designing and implementing scalable databases to ingest, integrate, and synthesize highly disparate, multi-source data feeds / Multi-INT fusion products (structured data streams, high-volume ingestion, raw telemetry, and imagery) to deliver mission-critical insights to tactical field operators and end-users in low-latency environments Mission Domain Knowledge: Leverage knowledge of terrestrial and space surveillance methodologies, sensor technologies and capabilities, and the ability to envision new modes of operation via an evolutionary development process SDLC Consultation: Experience in producing technical and user documentation, training and system orientation, and consulting with related development teams throughout the software development life cycle Security Clearance: This position requires US Citizenship and and active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance Equivalent Spatial Technologies Reference Candidates who possess 4+ years of experience in any of the following alternative spatial environments are highly encouraged to apply and will be considered equivalent: Cloud Data Warehouses: Google BigQuery GIS, Amazon Redshift Spatial, Snowflake Geospatial Relational Alternatives: Oracle Spatial & Graph, Microsoft SQL Server Spatial, MySQL Spatial NoSQL / Search Spatial: Elasticsearch (Geo-shape/Geo-point), MongoDB Geospatial Big Data Frameworks: Apache Sedona (GeoSpark), GeoMesa, Databricks Mosaic Desired Qualifications: Experience & Certifications: 5+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration or development experience. A PostgreSQL Professional Certification (or AWS/Azure Cloud Database Certification) is a strong plus, but equivalent production experience is highly valued Team Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering environments, interfacing effectively with infrastructure, security, application development, functional leads, and product/operational managers Distributed Architectures: Experience designing, deploying, and managing multi-node PostgreSQL clusters, high-availability (HA) setups, and cloud-based PostgreSQL configurations (e.g., AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure Cosmos DB for PostgreSQL) High-Scale Data Processing: Expertise handling large-scale, high-velocity datasets, specifically spatiotemporal (geo-spatial) architectures, large time-series datasets, and streaming event logs Massive Data Ingestion: Mastery of high-volume bulk loading, parallel data ingestion techniques, and ETL/ELT optimization strategies Advanced Data Security: Deep understanding of enterprise security models, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Row-Level Security (RLS), multi-level secure access controls, and data security labeling/classification schemas Performance Engineering: Strong skills in database performance tuning, query optimization, and profiling using tools such as pgBench, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, Dynatrace, or native PostgreSQL statistics Riptide Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer ensuring no employee or prospective employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status with regards to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion or rehiring. 6 weeks PTO; Immediately fully vested 401k, Company contribution equal to 10% of salary; Paid training; 100% Company paid Dental and Vision, Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

ENABLE your future through light. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator who will work out of our corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and is committed to ensuring overall business success and corporate governance. In addition to a vast portfolio of high-performance photonic products and technologies, Excelitas offers single source convenience and reliability for integrated end-to-end photonic solutions—from light source to sensor, and everything in between. We excel at delivering innovative and customized components, sub-assemblies, and fully integrated photonic systems to meet the unique illumination, optronic, sensing, and optical technology needs of global OEM customers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL clustering, performance tuning, and database patching and maintenance. This role will be responsible for ensuring high availability, reliability, and security of our SQL Server environments that support critical business applications. Main Responsibilities: Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments; Manage SQL Server clustering, Always On Availability Groups, and disaster recovery configurations; Perform monthly patching, upgrades, and migrations while ensuring minimal downtime; Monitor system performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database issues; Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies; Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance; Develop and maintain automation scripts and monitoring tools for proactive management; Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and runbooks; Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed; Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience); 7+ years of hands-on experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments; Strong experience with SQL Server upgrades; Proven experience managing SQL Server clusters and Always On Availability Groups; Solid understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies; Experience with Windows Server administration and Active Directory integration; Knowledge of database security, compliance standards, and data encryption practices; Experience performing patching, upgrades, and database migrations; Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills; Preferred / Nice-to-Have: Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, Azure SQL, or cloud-based SQL services; Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SCOM, Redgate, SolarWinds, Idera); Knowledge of ITIL processes and change management procedures; Experience with SAP Security is a plus; Please Note: This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); This is a 4 days a week in office position. No remote candidates will be considered; Relocation offered; Must be a US Person / No sponsorship offered for this position; Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Minorities/Females/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation; Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! Visit: www.excelitas.com/join-our-team

Job Type Full-time Description Company Description Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country's most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed "A Players" who already align with the company's core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else. This position is for a near-term opportunity Position Summary We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team supporting the Field Maintenance Command and Control (FMxC2) application. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical mission operations within the Air Force, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of essential database systems that support logistics and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal database performance and security in a dynamic environment. Requirements Key Responsibilities Install, configure, patch, and maintain database environments supporting FMxC2. Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and performance. Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities. Implement database security controls and access management. Troubleshoot database performance and operational issues. Support database maintenance, upgrade, migration, and modernization activities. Develop and maintain database administration documentation and procedures. Ensure compliance with security, auditing, and operational requirements. Support database performance tuning and optimization activities. Collaborate with developers supporting COBOL, C#, and related application technologies. Support database availability requirements for enterprise applications and system integrations. Collaborate with database engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. 7+ years of database administration experience. Experience supporting enterprise relational database environments. Experience with database installation, configuration, maintenance, and patch management. Experience with backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning. Experience implementing database security controls and access management. Experience supporting database upgrades, migrations, or modernization initiatives. Familiarity with SQL and database query optimization. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Local to Montgomery, AL. Preferred Qualifications Active Secret security clearance. Experience supporting FMxC2. Experience supporting Air Force logistics, maintenance, readiness, sustainment, or operational systems. Experience supporting DoD or Air Force programs. Experience supporting databases utilized by COBOL and C# based enterprise applications. Experience implementing STIGs and database security controls. Experience supporting cloud-hosted database environments and modernization initiatives. Experience supporting database performance optimization and availability improvements. SAFe Agile experience or certification. Clearance Requirement Must be a U.S. Citizen. Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Citizant Offers a Competitive Benefits Package, Including Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) Generous PTO Company-paid life and disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development. Additional Information Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salary Description $100,000 - $105,000/yearly

Job Category Information Technology POSITION PURPOSE This is a mixed operational and strategic role that has evolved beyond the traditional core DBA responsibilities. In addition to owning core DBA responsibilities, the Senior DBA will help drive modernization initiatives that improve reliability, security, performance, and governance across the enterprise data platform. You will be the senior technical authority on Microsoft SQL Server — designing for scale, hardening for production, and partnering across IT to keep mission-critical systems stable and performant. This is primarily a SQL Server role. Exposure to adjacent platforms (Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) is part of the broader modernization mission and is described below — deep, hands-on expertise in those platforms is preferred, not required, on day one. Works closely with data engineering, BI development, application teams, and IT infrastructure. Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Core DBA Duties Database installation & configuration: Deploy and configure SQL Server instances across clustered, standalone, and Azure environments. Performance monitoring & tuning: Monitor SQL Server health, analyze query execution plans, optimize indexes, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across OLTP and analytical workloads. T-SQL development & optimization: Write, review, and optimize complex queries, stored procedures, and scripts for performance and scalability. Backup & recovery management: Design and maintain backup strategies (full, differential, transaction log), perform regular restore tests, and ensure compliance with RPO/RTO targets. High availability & disaster recovery: Implement and maintain HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups, replication, and failover clustering. Security & compliance: Enforce database security standards, manage roles and permissions, implement encryption (TDE, Always Encrypted), and maintain audit readiness. Job scheduling & automation: Manage SQL Agent jobs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and develop automation using PowerShell and T-SQL. Capacity, patch & upgrade management: Monitor disk and compute utilization, forecast growth, apply cumulative updates and service packs, coordinate version upgrades, and validate changes in lower environments. Documentation & standards: Maintain runbooks, configuration documentation, and operational standards. On-call support: Provide 24/7 coverage for critical production systems, responding promptly to alerts and incidents. Strategic Modernization Leadership Cloud and platform modernization: Lead consolidation of legacy SQL Server instances, evaluate workloads for cloud migration (Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Synapse), and optimize licensing posture. Synapse and Fabric administration: Maintain Azure Synapse IAM, implement row-level security in Microsoft Fabric workspaces, and tune MPP workloads (distribution, partitioning, statistics, workload management). Alerting and DR standardization: Standardize alerting and paging coverage across critical pipelines, own the enterprise backup strategy, and validate DR plans through scheduled exercises. Governance partnership: Partner with the data governance team on Microsoft Purview cataloging, lineage, sensitivity labeling, and data dictionary initiatives. Standards and automation: Drive connection naming standards, infrastructure-as-code adoption for database deployments, and CI/CD pipelines for schema changes. Knowledge transfer and mentorship: Author DBA runbooks, enforce best practices, and lead structured knowledge-sharing sessions with data engineers and BI developers. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience: 8 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in enterprise environments. T-SQL: Expert-level T-SQL skills for query development, optimization, and troubleshooting. Monitoring: Experience with monitoring tools and dashboards for observing database health, query performance, and resource utilization. Upgrades & migrations: Proven ability to upgrade and migrate legacy SQL Server versions (2012/2016) to currently supported releases. HA/DR and security: Hands-on expertise in HA/DR, performance tuning, and security hardening. Lifecycle management: Strong knowledge of patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management. Azure: Working knowledge of Azure SQL and Azure Synapse Analytics. Incident tooling: Experience with incident and alerting platforms (PagerDuty, Opsgenie, or similar). Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Multi-engine exposure: Hands-on experience with Amazon DynamoDB (data modeling, capacity/throughput management, application integration) and/or PostgreSQL or other relational/NoSQL platforms in production. Valuable for the platform's future direction, not required on day one. Automation and DevOps: Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management using Ansible and Terraform (PowerShell, SSIS, dbatools, CI/CD for databases). Synapse MPP: Experience including distribution strategy, partitioning, and workload management. Microsoft Fabric: Administration and row-level security implementation. Monitoring platforms: Datadog alerting and dashboarding familiarity. Governance: Microsoft Purview or comparable data governance experience. Compliance: Knowledge of compliance frameworks and audit-readiness practices. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Strong written and verbal communicator, able to explain technical database decisions — performance tradeoffs, risk, cost — in terms that resonate with both engineers and business leadership, and to present confidently to groups of managers, clients, and stakeholders. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. DECISION MAKING Exercises independent judgment on database architecture, performance tuning, and DR strategy. Has authority to approve emergency changes and failover decisions during incidents; budget-impacting decisions (e.g., licensing, hardware) are made in partnership with IT leadership. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility: Able to move about the work environment. Presence: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. Vision: Able to focus with clear vision at 20 inches or less (computer screen). WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Travel Requirements Travel up to 5% of the time, primarily for offsite visits. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DISABILITY, AND VETERAN ACCOMMODATIONS All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Overview Be part of the nation's only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Waste Data System Database Administrator and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Responsibilities Maintain and administer the database for the Waste Data System (WDS). This includes the installation, updates, and maintenance of the ORACLE database software; the development and application of scripts to support the WDS application; modification and maintenance of the database schemas and objects; configuration of the software and schemas; optimization and tuning of queries and database health; administration of access roles and grants; performing backup and restoration of the databases; and interfacing with customers and management to answer data queries. Minimum Requirements These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination. Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma or Equivalency with thirteen (13) years of relevant experience is required. Experience must include maintaining ORACLE databases. Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. Preferred Requirements Previous WIPP experience is a plus. What We Offer Medical, dental and vision insurance: Coverage on date of hire Surgical concierge service EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days) Relocation assistance Shuttle commuter service from the local areas Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement program On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions Company paid short term disability Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary) Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6% Voluntary benefits of: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Long-term disability program Health and Flexible savings accounts Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance These benefits vary by position. Exempt grade level(s) 31-34. Salary range: $89,233 to $172,368 per year -- the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate's relevant experience and education. Equal Opportunity Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.doe.gov for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request. Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") IT Department has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Database Administrator. The Database Administrator maintains database by identifying and resolving requirements and supports users. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the performance, integrity, and security of applicable database(s). An employee in this position also oversees the planning and development of databases and troubleshoots any issues on behalf of users. Core Responsibilities: Manages the data dictionary of the enterprise. Sets standards and controls the necessary infrastructure process associated with the database(s). Provides troubleshooting and technical system support for the database programming group. Provides senior technical leadership to database design teams, database programming groups, and IT. Remains cognizant of the future direction of systems and on how that direction will impact the enterprise. Serves as a source of documentation and standards to help direct the activities of IT as a whole. Works closely with other IT groups to coordinate current and future plans and activities. Provides reports on system problems and solutions and forecasts future utilization and equipment requirements. Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change or where new ones need to be developed, especially regarding future business expansion. Makes presentations for local and national user groups. Publishes articles describing both the enterprise's activities and assessments of technology. Collaborates with hardware and software vendors in the assessment of advanced transaction processing and database productions, including beta and field test participation. Performs at or above the enterprise's information technology performance standards. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Department Specific Functions: Responsible for design, installation, management, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of database systems. Develop and assist project managers and directors with the creation of task-level project plans that detail the specific tasks required to deliver a solution. Develop, test, and implement system changes and upgrades. Develop, test, and implement database system backup, restore and DR processes. Document technical designs with charts, diagrams, schemas, and descriptive software component documentation. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in relevant field Minimum 5 years of database administration experience in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and MySql. Knowledge of business and management principles. Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan. Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

SQL Server DBA GURU - Kansas City Residents (ONLY) Location: Kansas City, MO (ONLY) Type: Full-time WHO IS VINCUE You know that moment when a single spark ignites an unstoppable blaze? In business, that's called an inflection point, and we've hit ours. We recently closed a series c capital raise of nearly $100M. We're VINCUE , a founder-led automotive tech SaaS company based in Kansas City, and we're redefining the industry. After years of refining our vision and perfecting product-market fit, we've entered a phase of tremendous growth and extraordinary opportunity. We're big enough to attract game-changing partnerships, yet still small enough to reject bureaucracy and corporate fluff. Our culture is built on authenticity, momentum, and a shared belief in doing meaningful work — together. If you're looking for a true rocket ship - one that values empowered teams, thrives on fun, and puts people first — we'd love to connect. Let's talk and explore if there's a mutual fit. Because at VINCUE, you won't just find a job you'll find a team, a mission, and a place to thrive. ABOUT THIS ROLE We're looking for a SQL Server performance expert who wants to be more than just a database tutor or a ticket-taker fixing slow queries on demand. We seek someone who wants to own the performance of a real commercial product and be an integral part of what makes it exceptional. You'll join a team delivering a serious Inventory Management platform that businesses depend on every day — and your work will directly determine how fast, how smooth, and how reliable that experience feels to every one of our customers. If you get genuine satisfaction from hunting down a bad execution plan, eliminating a blocking chain, or shaving seconds off a query that runs ten thousand times a day, this is the role for you. ABOUT THE PRODUCT & DEVELOPMENT TEAM VINCUE's Product & Development Team is a fast-moving, high-impact group of engineers, product thinkers, and problem-solvers who thrive on building real solutions for real users. We work hard and play hard, balancing intense focus and drive with a culture that celebrates creativity, camaraderie, and wins of every size. We're scrappy by design. We do more with less, lean into constraints, and build with purpose. Our team members are trusted with autonomy and ownership from day one because we believe the best people don't need to be micromanaged; they just need the right direction and support. Our team enjoys solving messy problems, loves building things that matter, and prefers action over endless meetings. MUST HAVES (CORE DBA) SQL Server replication expert: transactional, merge, snapshot, peer-to-peer; setup, troubleshooting, latency, re-initializing, distributor/subscriber management Experience across SQL Server 2014–2022, including upgrades and mixed-version setups Backup/restore strategy: full/diff/log, point-in-time recovery, testing restores, RPO/RTO Index and statistics maintenance: fragmentation, rebuild/reorg, fill factor, missing/unused indexes SQL Agent jobs: build, schedule, monitor, alert on failure Moving data between servers: SSIS, linked servers, BCP, backup/restore, log shipping Monitoring and performance: wait stats, blocking/deadlocks, DMVs, Query Store, disk/TempDB/log growth HA/DR: Always On, log shipping, failover planning Security: logins, roles, permissions Strong T-SQL NICE TO HAVES Building pre-aggregated reporting tables for developers Designing and monitoring 3rd-party data feed imports (SSIS, flat files, APIs) PowerShell / dbatools automation Azure SQL / cloud exposure TRAITS Calm under pressure; owns production incidents Proactive: finds problems before users do Documents everything to share information Explains things clearly to developers and management Careful with change control on production EXPERIENCE 5+ years as a production SQL Server DBA Proven hands-on replication work, not just exposure

About The Role As a Senior PostgreSQL DBA, you will make an impact by being responsible for the administration, performance, availability, security, and operational support of enterprise PostgreSQL environments. You will play a key role in designing and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery solutions, optimizing database performance, automating operational processes, and ensuring the reliability of mission-critical applications across Production, UAT, and Development environments. You will be a valued member of the Cloud Infrastructure and Security team working collaboratively with the Senior Manager. In this role, you will Administer and support PostgreSQL databases across Production, UAT, and Development environments. Ensure database availability, reliability, capacity planning, and operational stability. Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions to meet business continuity objectives. Perform backup validations, recovery testing, and disaster recovery drills while maintaining RPO and RTO targets. Design and support high-availability PostgreSQL architectures, including streaming and logical replication. Monitor replication health and execute failover and switchover activities when required. Analyze and resolve database performance issues through query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and execution plan analysis. Tune PostgreSQL configuration parameters, memory utilization, I/O performance, and autovacuum settings. Monitor and troubleshoot lock contention, blocking sessions, and database wait events. Implement database security standards, user access controls, role management, and compliance requirements. Resolve incidents, perform root cause analysis, and support problem and change management processes. Develop automation solutions using Bash, Python, Shell scripting, and PostgreSQL utilities. Implement monitoring, alerting, observability, and proactive health-check solutions. Support database upgrades, migrations, releases, and deployment activities. Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, recovery procedures, and technical standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, modernization, operational excellence, and database governance. Work model At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Charlotte, NC. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What You Need To Have To Be Considered 8+ years of experience supporting enterprise PostgreSQL environments. Strong expertise with PostgreSQL 14, 15, 16, and 17. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning. Extensive experience with streaming replication and logical replication. Strong knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery architecture. Proven experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and partitioning. Linux (RHEL) administration experience. Proficiency in Bash, Shell, and Python scripting. Experience with database security, access management, and compliance controls. Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools. Experience supporting ITIL-based operational processes, including Incident, Change, and Problem Management. Experience working with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms. These will help you stand out Experience planning and executing PostgreSQL version upgrades. Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives and hybrid database environments. Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud database platforms. Experience conducting application compatibility and upgrade assessments. Experience defining database standards, governance controls, and operational best practices. Strong troubleshooting skills supporting complex production environments. Experience driving automation and database modernization initiatives. PostgreSQL, Linux, Cloud, or ITIL certifications. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.

The Database Systems team plays a critical role in supporting our database platforms which includes Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, and AWS Postgres. The team manages data security and privacy including data integrity, conducts data backup and recovery, tunes database performance, and improves query processing performance. This team is a collection of well-rounded database administrators supporting and maintaining the database environment to ensure high performance to avoid any business disruptions. This role is hybrid (Mon through Thu on-site / Fri remote) at the UMB Technology & Operations Center located in downtown Kansas City, MO. As a Senior Database Administrator , you will manage our SQL Server, Oracle, and Snowflake databases. Your collaboration with teammates and other technical team members will allow you to identify and mitigate any potential issues with the data. In turn, this will ensure the integrity of the bank's data and it is secure. How you will spend your time Interacting with users and technical teams to ensure data integrity and data security. Conducting database change management. Proactively monitoring databases and their performance and tuning the databases accordingly to ensure peak performance. Tending to regular database backups and performing any recovery activities when required. Installing, configuring, maintaining and upgrading the applicable database software on the corresponding hardware platforms. We are excited to talk if you have A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field and at least 4 years of database administration experience, OR at least 7 years of database administration experience. Solid experience using SQL Server (2016/2019/2022), Oracle (19c, 23ai, 26ai) and/or Snowflake experience are valuable, but this is a SQL Server position first, with heavy emphasis on Snowflake. We prefer individuals that have experience with multiple databases including supporting them. Solid knowledge of UNIX, the databases, and related tools to support, administer or diagnose the RDBMS. Bonus Points If You have experience with AWS cloud-based databases. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States. Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position was posted on 10/28/2026. The application deadline for this position is 45 days from the posting date unless filled earlier. Compensation Range $117,900 - $173,393 The posted compensation range on this listing represents UMB's good faith and reasonable estimate based on its budget and what it expects to be the starting pay for this role, but the actual compensation may vary by geographic location, experience level, and other job-related factors. Please see the description of benefits included with this job posting for additional information. UMB offers competitive and varied benefits to eligible associates, such as Paid Time Off; a 401(k) matching program; annual incentive pay; paid holidays; a comprehensive company sponsored benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage; health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts; adoption assistance; an employee assistance program; fitness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement; an associate wellbeing program; an associate emergency fund; and various associate banking benefits. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements vary. Are you ready to be part of something more? You're more than a means to an end—a way to help us meet the bottom line. UMB isn't comprised of workers, but of people who care about their work, one another, and their community. Expect more than the status quo. At UMB, you can expect more heart. You'll be valued for exactly who you are and encouraged to support causes you care about. Expect more trust. We want you to do the right thing, no matter what. And, expect more opportunities. UMBers are known for having multiple careers here and having their voices heard. UMB and its affiliates are committed to inclusion and diversity and provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@umb.com to let us know the nature of your request. If you are a California resident, please visit our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates to understand how we collect and use your personal information when you apply for employment with UMB.