Database Engineer

Overview

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at

Project Introduction

9th Way Insignia is seeking a Database Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of Transportation’s Enterprise IT Shared Services (EITSS) program. The team supports the Office of the Chief Information Officer in developing and implementing an enterprise IT infrastructure and common operating environment across DOT.

Professional Level

• This role is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Microsoft SQL Server databases. They ensure the security, availability, and reliability of database systems that support business applications and data needs. This role also prioritizes the ongoing maintenance of enterprise-level open-source database systems. Lastly, it ensures the stability, reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical data platforms that support business operations and analytics.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing large, high-availability MySQL and Postgre
  
  SQL environments—both on-premises and in the cloud. They will play a key role in database architecture planning, automation of operational workflows, and mentoring junior DBAs. The Senior DBA works closely with development, Dev Ops, and infrastructure teams to optimize database performance, streamline deployments, and ensure seamless data operations across multiple environments.
• Position is required to be full-time onsite at DOT HQ, Washington DC.

• Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience as a database administrator, specializing in supporting Oracle and SQL environments.
• Oracle and SQL Certified.
• Proficient in SQL Cluster, Always-On Cluster, On-premises to Azure Migration.
• Experience with Azure Managed Instance, SQL STIG, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE); strong knowledge and experience in SQL Server and Oracle database administration, including installation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance.
• Expertise in managing SQL Server instances (2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) and Oracle databases on various platforms, including VMware, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises.
• Experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle Enterprise Manager, RMAN backups, Oracle Data Guard, and setting up Oracle RAC on Windows.
• Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and experience with AWS RDS and EC2-based databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues, analyze SQL execution plans, and optimize database performance.
• Experience with database security solutions, including TDE and Oracle STIG compliance.
• Knowledge of AWS concepts required for performing DBA operations on AWS cloud.
• Experience with DR testing, making recommendations, and providing on-call support.

• Preferred:
• Experience supporting a 24x7 operations environment.
• Deploy and manage SQL Server on various platforms, including VMware, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises; build and manage Azure managed instances and Azure managed databases.
• Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances (2022/2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) and Oracle databases on Linux/Windows.
• Facilitate database migration from on-premises environments to Azure and execute SQL database upgrades, migrations, backups, and restores.
• Administer user access by provisioning SQL logins and users; configure and troubleshoot Always-on availability groups and related issues.
• Implement and troubleshoot database mirroring, log shipping, and transaction replication configurations.
• Manage SQL clusters, resolve cluster-related issues, monitor database conditions, and perform routine maintenance (rebuilding indexes, health checks, etc.).
• Use monitoring and performance tuning to schedule automated activities (health checks, disk space monitoring, job alerts, index monitoring, statistics tracking).
• Configure database mail for alerts, install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and apply Service Packs and patches.
• Install Oracle binaries, configure new Oracle databases, apply quarterly patches, and troubleshoot Oracle performance issues with RCA reporting.
• Analyze and optimize SQL execution plans; configure OEM, set up database monitors, and manage OEM/Oracle RMAN backups and recovery.
• Experience with Oracle Data Guard on 19c, Oracle RAC on Windows, and Linux shell scripting; security solutions.
• Maintain minimum required privileges for database users; AWS RDS/EC2 environments; cloud DBA operations.
• Experience testing DR solutions and providing on-call support; teamwork and on-call availability.
• Mandatory participation in monthly database…