Linux/Database Administrator

Oracle + Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 20, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: Future Technologies Inc.
Location: King George, VA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $130,000 to $165,000

About the Role

The Linux/Database Administrator will work independently under limited supervision, install and maintain Linux-based database servers, manage updates and enhancements, troubleshoot and optimize performance, support end users and developers, manage accounts and privileges, maintain configuration baselines, and research emerging technologies to support future system upgrades.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Database Operations: Managing database backup strategies, restoration procedures, replication, clustering, and failover configurations.
  • System Maintenance: Install, maintain, and manage updates and enhancements for Linux-based database servers.
  • Performance & Support: Troubleshoot and optimize performance, support end users and developers, and manage accounts and privileges.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation, SOPs, and system configuration guides.
  • Research: Research emerging technologies to support future system upgrades.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • At least six years of experience administering Linux-based database environments, specifically with Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, including security configuration, patching, and compliance updates such as IAVA requirements.
  • Experience encompassing installation, configuration, hardening, and lifecycle maintenance of Linux servers supporting enterprise databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle on Linux, or NoSQL platforms.
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration, SELinux configuration, sudo policies, identity management tools such as IdM or NIS, DNS, CIFS/SMB, secure remote access, and automation through Bash, Python, or UNIX shell scripting to support database operations, backups, monitoring, and performance tuning.
  • Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II certification, including both an IA certification and a Linux-focused OS certification.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Effective written and verbal communication is essential.

Benefits & Perks (if applicable)

  • Not Specified

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@ftechi.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.

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