Database Administrator
PCI Professional Services LLC
RemoteRemote$115,000 - $135,000 a year
Job Description
Database Administrator (DBA)
Position Overview
The Database Administrator (DBA) provides enterprise-level data platform administration, engineering, and governance for NCEH/ATSDR systems and applications supporting PHIAT. This role is responsible for the design, operation, security, optimization, and modernization of database environments, data pipelines, and analytics platforms supporting both managed and non-managed IT assets across NCEH/ATSDR programs.
The DBA plays a critical role in ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and performance across cloud and on‑premise environments while maintaining compliance with CDC, HHS, OMB, and federal IT security and lifecycle requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting NCEH/ATSDR applications and analytics platforms.
Manage database environments across Development, QA, UAT, Staging, and Production.
Ensure high availability, reliability, performance optimization, and scalability of databases and supporting infrastructure.
Execute database backup, recovery, archival, and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with federal continuity requirements.
Maintain and update database baseline documentation, configurations, and inventories.
Data Management & Engineering
Design, create, modify, and maintain relational and analytical databases, schemas, and objects.
Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, validation, and delivery of data across enterprise systems.
Support ETL/ELT workflows using cloud and enterprise data integration tools.
Maintain Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), data dictionaries, and metadata artifacts.
Support data migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives across legacy and cloud‑based platforms.
Enterprise Platforms & Analytics
Administer and support data solutions leveraging:
Microsoft Dataverse
Azure SQL / SQL Server
Databricks
CDC consolidated SQL Server environments
Enterprise Data Analytics and Visualization (EDAV) platforms
Support analytics and reporting solutions using Power BI, SQL‑based reporting tools, and enterprise visualization platforms.
Collaborate with application developers, data scientists, and BI teams to optimize data structures for analytics, reporting, and advanced modeling.
Security, Privacy, & Compliance
Implement database security controls in compliance with FISMA, NIST, CDC, and HHS requirements.
Support system security authorization activities, including documentation, audits, and evidence generation related to data storage and processing.
Enforce role‑based access control (RBAC), encryption at rest and in transit, and secure credential management.
Support vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and continuous monitoring activities related to data platforms.
Ensure proper handling of PII, sensitive data, and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Lifecycle & Governance Support
Support Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) activities related to data assets, including design reviews, documentation, and stage‑gate readiness.
Provide technical input for IT governance, asset reviews, modernization planning, and data consolidation efforts.
Support governance boards and data calls by providing accurate data inventories, reports, and technical analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reduce redundancy, and automate manual data processes.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Modernization
Provide ongoing O&M support for production data systems, including issue resolution, performance tuning, and change implementation.
Support Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DME) initiatives, including new data solutions and system enhancements.
Monitor system health, capacity, and performance metrics; implement proactive improvements.
Support decommissioning and data archival activities in accordance with federal records management requirements.
Required Technical Skills
Database Technologies
SQL Server / Azure SQL
Relational and analytical database design
Data Platforms & Tools
Microsoft Dataverse
Databricks
Azure Data Factory or equivalent ETL tools
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Cloud & Enterprise Environments
Azure (preferred); AWS familiarity a plus
Hybrid and cloud‑native data architectures
Data Engineering
Data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes
Data migration and integration strategies
Security & Compliance
FISMA, NIST 800‑53, CDC/HHS IT security standards
Encryption, RBAC, audit logging
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or equivalent role supporting enterprise data environments
Experience supporting federal government IT systems or highly regulated environments preferred
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a solution‑oriented mindset
Ability to translate technical data concepts into actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders
Experience working in multi‑stakeholder, matrixed environments
Excellent technical documentation and written communication skills
Ability to operate independently while coordinating closely with program managers, developers, and security teams
Preferred Certifications (Optional)
Microsoft Azure Data Engineer or Database certifications
Cloud platform certifications (Azure or AWS)
Security or compliance certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP – not required)
Position Overview
The Database Administrator (DBA) provides enterprise-level data platform administration, engineering, and governance for NCEH/ATSDR systems and applications supporting PHIAT. This role is responsible for the design, operation, security, optimization, and modernization of database environments, data pipelines, and analytics platforms supporting both managed and non-managed IT assets across NCEH/ATSDR programs.
The DBA plays a critical role in ensuring data availability, integrity, security, and performance across cloud and on‑premise environments while maintaining compliance with CDC, HHS, OMB, and federal IT security and lifecycle requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Database Administration & Operations
Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments supporting NCEH/ATSDR applications and analytics platforms.
Manage database environments across Development, QA, UAT, Staging, and Production.
Ensure high availability, reliability, performance optimization, and scalability of databases and supporting infrastructure.
Execute database backup, recovery, archival, and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with federal continuity requirements.
Maintain and update database baseline documentation, configurations, and inventories.
Data Management & Engineering
Design, create, modify, and maintain relational and analytical databases, schemas, and objects.
Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, validation, and delivery of data across enterprise systems.
Support ETL/ELT workflows using cloud and enterprise data integration tools.
Maintain Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), data dictionaries, and metadata artifacts.
Support data migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives across legacy and cloud‑based platforms.
Enterprise Platforms & Analytics
Administer and support data solutions leveraging:
Microsoft Dataverse
Azure SQL / SQL Server
Databricks
CDC consolidated SQL Server environments
Enterprise Data Analytics and Visualization (EDAV) platforms
Support analytics and reporting solutions using Power BI, SQL‑based reporting tools, and enterprise visualization platforms.
Collaborate with application developers, data scientists, and BI teams to optimize data structures for analytics, reporting, and advanced modeling.
Security, Privacy, & Compliance
Implement database security controls in compliance with FISMA, NIST, CDC, and HHS requirements.
Support system security authorization activities, including documentation, audits, and evidence generation related to data storage and processing.
Enforce role‑based access control (RBAC), encryption at rest and in transit, and secure credential management.
Support vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and continuous monitoring activities related to data platforms.
Ensure proper handling of PII, sensitive data, and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Lifecycle & Governance Support
Support Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) activities related to data assets, including design reviews, documentation, and stage‑gate readiness.
Provide technical input for IT governance, asset reviews, modernization planning, and data consolidation efforts.
Support governance boards and data calls by providing accurate data inventories, reports, and technical analyses.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reduce redundancy, and automate manual data processes.
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Modernization
Provide ongoing O&M support for production data systems, including issue resolution, performance tuning, and change implementation.
Support Development, Modernization, and Enhancement (DME) initiatives, including new data solutions and system enhancements.
Monitor system health, capacity, and performance metrics; implement proactive improvements.
Support decommissioning and data archival activities in accordance with federal records management requirements.
Required Technical Skills
Database Technologies
SQL Server / Azure SQL
Relational and analytical database design
Data Platforms & Tools
Microsoft Dataverse
Databricks
Azure Data Factory or equivalent ETL tools
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Cloud & Enterprise Environments
Azure (preferred); AWS familiarity a plus
Hybrid and cloud‑native data architectures
Data Engineering
Data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes
Data migration and integration strategies
Security & Compliance
FISMA, NIST 800‑53, CDC/HHS IT security standards
Encryption, RBAC, audit logging
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or equivalent role supporting enterprise data environments
Experience supporting federal government IT systems or highly regulated environments preferred
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a solution‑oriented mindset
Ability to translate technical data concepts into actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders
Experience working in multi‑stakeholder, matrixed environments
Excellent technical documentation and written communication skills
Ability to operate independently while coordinating closely with program managers, developers, and security teams
Preferred Certifications (Optional)
Microsoft Azure Data Engineer or Database certifications
Cloud platform certifications (Azure or AWS)
Security or compliance certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP – not required)