Database Administrator

About This Role

This contract role supports a large federal agency, focusing on safeguarding critical application databases within an expansive IT environment. The position involves designing hardware and systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring continuous operational availability and regulatory adherence, primarily utilizing the Imperva SecureSphere platform.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and secure the client’s database systems
• Configure and support database security infrastructure to ensure performance and availability
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational availability
• Identify and resolve system errors
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams
• Install and update database security agents
• Produce and maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures
• Perform and support the review of system reports to identify and resolve issues
• Upgrade and configure database monitoring tools
• Deploy and maintain Imperva agents, sensors, and database security monitoring components

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with database security solutions
• Ability to lead the review of system reports to identify and resolve issues
• Experience with upgrading and configuring database monitoring tools
• Proven experience deploying agents, sensors, and other database security tools
• Strong database diagnostic and troubleshooting experience in enterprise environments
• Experience with generating operational support documentation
• Familiarity with federal security policies and reporting requirements (e.g., NIST-based controls, audit support)
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, IT, or a related field. Direct experience or certifications may substitute for academic credentials.
• Four (4) or more years of experience with database security solutions

Nice to Have

• Imperva database security solution experience
• Experience securing enterprise databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Previous federal contracting experience

Skills

* Required skills