Database Manager (Senior)

Job Description

Company: The One 23 Group
Location: United States
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

At The One 23 Group, our mission is to set the benchmark for excellence in government services. We empower our clients in the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and Federal Civilian sectors to excel with our advanced capabilities. Our dedication lies in fostering a people-first culture, underpinned by steadfast ethical principles. Embracing innovative technologies and process improvements, we are steadfast in our journey toward a future that is both bright and transformative.

The Database Manager (Senior) plays a critical role in supporting enterprise systems that underpin Joint Staff Command and Control (C2) operations. This senior-level position involves managing and maintaining complex database environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability across both production and contingency scenarios. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in database administration, ensuring that systems operate efficiently and securely in line with mission requirements.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise database systems tailored to support mission-critical operations.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource management to ensure high efficiency and responsiveness.
• Manage comprehensive backup, recovery, and data integrity processes to safeguard critical information against loss or corruption.
• Administer database security measures, including access controls, permissions, and security hardening, to comply with federal standards and protect sensitive data.
• Support seamless database integration with applications and enterprise systems, ensuring interoperability within complex architectures.
• Perform rigorous testing and validation of upgrades, patches, and releases to minimize system downtime and ensure stability.
• Troubleshoot database issues, support incident resolution, and implement corrective actions promptly to maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines to support ongoing system management and audits.
• Support data replication, synchronization, and high-availability solutions to ensure continuous access and disaster recovery readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff, fostering best practices in database management and security.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD IAT Level II certification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in database administration within enterprise environments is required.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, mission-critical database systems, especially in classified or DoD settings, is essential.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, backup and recovery procedures, and enterprise integration techniques.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with various enterprise database platforms such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and federal holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals.