Database Administrator

Postgres, MySQL
UNITED STATES
October 18, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: ActioNet, Inc.
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $108,000 – $177,000

About the Role

ActioNet is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to provide operational database administration support for mission-critical maritime systems deployed across shipboard, on-premise, and Azure cloud environments. Supporting federal programs requiring a Public Trust, this role ensures stability, performance, real-time data collection, and procedural compliance across distributed database platforms.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day database administration support for operational enterprise and shipboard database systems.
  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain database platforms across shipboard, on-premise, and Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Administer Azure database services including Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL, Azure SQL, and SQL Managed Instances.
  • Support offline-capable database operations and hybrid data replication/synchronization architectures between shipboard and shore-based systems.
  • Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability while executing query optimization, indexing, and routine maintenance.
  • Implement and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures in accordance with continuity requirements.
  • Enforce database security controls, including encryption baselines, access control policies, and auditing compliance.
  • Develop automation and maintenance scripts using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and SQL.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of operational database administration experience in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
  • Hands-on experience supporting PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databases in production settings.
  • Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL platforms.
  • Solid SQL skills including schema maintenance, indexing, and query performance tuning.
  • Proven experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Automation scripting experience using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and SQL.
  • US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust clearance.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hybrid schedule based in Silver Spring, MD.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid federal holidays per year, and disability insurance.
  • Education, professional training assistance, and employee recognition programs.

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