Job Description
Company: Avid Technology Professionals
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
Avid Technology Professionals is seeking an experienced Database Administrator 2 to join a mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will support, maintain, and optimize database systems including MariaDB, Oracle, and MS SQL across critical program environments.
What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities
- Support and administer MariaDB, Oracle, and MS SQL database environments.
- Manage database indexes, tuning, and ongoing performance optimization.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across database instances and integrated applications.
- Oversee and execute backup and disaster recovery processes.
- Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell or Python scripting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in support of the program mission.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Administrator on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (4 years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a degree).
- Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
- Demonstrable experience supporting MariaDB, Oracle, and/or MS SQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with index and performance management, instance troubleshooting, and backup/recovery processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services, specifically Amazon RDS.
- Experience with PowerShell and/or Python scripting for database task automation.
- Exposure to Commvault enterprise backup solutions.
- Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups.
- Familiarity with Windows Event Log Filtering and Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.
- Experience supporting databases for SharePoint implementations.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package typical of defense contracting positions (details provided during interview process).
Avid Technology Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.