Principal Database Administrator / Lead DBA

nask • United States

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AI Summary

Leads enterprise database administration, performance tuning, and security for mission-critical systems in defense/intelligence. Requires 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience with relational/NoSQL platforms, Linux, and cloud environments. Focuses on high-availability, troubleshooting, and automation for large-scale data solutions.

Key Highlights

Lead administration, performance tuning, and security for enterprise databases in defense/intelligence

5+ years of hands-on DBA experience with relational/NoSQL platforms (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB)

Experience with Linux, cloud environments (AWS/Azure), and automation using Python

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Key Responsibilities

Lead database administration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance tuning for mission-critical systems

Troubleshoot complex database issues, optimize performance, and ensure high availability

Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, and support evolving customer needs

Develop and implement database architecture, infrastructure planning, migrations, and modernization efforts

Technical Skills Required

Database Administration (Enterprise) SQL & Relational Databases Linux/Unix & Cloud Infrastructure

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits package (50% of base salary in retirement/cafeteria plans)

Individual offices and collaboration spaces

Casual yet professional work environment

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Nice to Have

Security clearance (Active TS/SCI with polygraph)

Security+ or higher certification

Experience with cloud database technologies (AWS RDS, Azure, Oracle)

Knowledge of C/C++ programming

Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments

Job Description

At NASK, we are looking for an experienced Principal Database Administrator / Lead DBA who enjoys getting hands-on with complex database environments and taking ownership of their performance, reliability, security, and day-to-day operations.

This role is ideal for a senior DBA who can troubleshoot challenging database issues, optimize performance at scale, and ensure critical data systems remain available, secure, and responsive. You will lead the administration, maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and optimization of enterprise database systems supporting demanding mission requirements.

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