Database Engineer

6 days ago

Washington, DC, United States inSync Staffing Full time
Database Engineer, Mid

Location: 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20590 (On-site, 5 days/week)
Clearance: Active Public Trust required (DOJ Public Trust preferred)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required; must have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years
Contract Duration: 6 months + possible extension
Work Hours: Standard schedule, 40 hours/week
On-Call: Required (primarily for SFI-related incidents)

1. Role Summary

The Mid-Level Database Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL database systems across Linux, Windows, AWS, and on-premises environments. This role supports application development teams, manages database operations, performs regular maintenance, and troubleshoots complex issues within production systems. The position requires hands-on experience with open-source and enterprise databases, strong AWS knowledge, and the ability to support modernization, migration, and automation initiatives.

2. Key Responsibilities
  • Drive and support standardization of a unified Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
  • Install, configure, and manage Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux, Windows, and AWS platforms.
  • Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure in cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Manage replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations to ensure system uptime.
  • Perform database performance tuning, root-cause analysis, and optimization.
  • Apply Quarterly Patch Set Updates (PSUs) for Oracle and MySQL on AWS EC2 and other supported platforms.
  • Plan and perform database upgrades, patches, migrations, and refreshes.
  • Support AWS DMS and database modernization efforts in collaboration with development teams.
  • Monitor database metrics, system performance, and proactively resolve bottlenecks or failures.
  • Configure, execute, and verify database backups; ensure adherence to defined SLAs.
  • Support monthly SAFER baselines and SMS baseline activities, including snapshot creation.
  • Perform regular maintenance tasks: index rebuilds, statistics updates, integrity checks.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, slow queries, and deadlocks using native tools.
  • Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions while enforcing security policies.
  • Implement and monitor security controls, vulnerability remediation, encryption, and audit logging.
  • Participate in failover testing, disaster recovery (DR), and backup validation efforts.
  • Provide on-call production support outside normal business hours.
  • Conduct AWS R&D tasks to support new initiatives and automation improvements.
  • Maintain documentation of database configurations, environments, and maintenance activities.
  • Generate performance reports, growth trend analyses, and usage statistics.
  • Collaborate closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure smooth operations and system upgrades.
3. Required Technical Skills
  • Certified in Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL database administration.
  • Hands-on expertise managing Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux and Windows.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS database services (RDS, EC2-hosted databases) and cloud concepts.
  • Proficiency with database installation, configuration, optimization, tuning, and maintenance.
  • Experience with backup, restore, and DR strategies, including failover testing.
  • Ability to analyze execution plans, troubleshoot performance issues, and optimize queries.
  • Knowledge of security best practices: encryption, access controls, vulnerability remediation, audit logging.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and database automation processes.
  • Experience supporting production databases with on-call responsibilities.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with operations, infrastructure, and development teams.
4. Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

(Note: Some preferred items overlap with required skills; they are retained per instructions.)
  • Install, configure, and manage Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases on Linux and Windows platforms.
  • Deploy and manage databases on AWS RDS, EC2, and on-premises environments.
  • Facilitate database migrations, upgrades, backups, and restores.
  • Administer user access, roles, and permissions based on project requirements.
  • Monitor database health, rebuild indexes, and perform routine maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues, optimize SQL queries, and analyze execution plans.
  • Configure database security (encryption, policies, compliance standards).
  • Participate in failover and DR testing; provide recommendations.
  • Support on-call production responsibilities.
  • Participate in monthly database maintenance, patching, and updates.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for operations, incidents, and maintenance.
5. Qualifications & Experience
  • BS degree or equivalent experience.
  • Less than 2 years of prior relevant experience (per position classification).
  • Certified in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL administration.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with at least 3 years of U.S. residency.
  • Must currently hold a Public Trust (DOJ Public Trust preferred) or be able to obtain one before starting.
  • Ability to work fully on-site in Washington, DC, 5 days per week.
7. Additional Position Details
  • Work Site Type: Government site, no remote allowed.
  • Work Hours: Standard schedule; no OT expected.
  • Security Clearance: Public Trust (cannot begin assignment until granted).
  • Interviews: Phone/Teams interviews; no direct submissions to hiring manager.
Benefits (employee contribution):
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan

ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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