RIC - Database Administrator 2

About the Role

We are seeking a Database Administrator to support a critical database migration initiative while also providing day-to-day operational support for enterprise SQL Server environments. This role will focus on migrating databases from an existing hosted platform to a new infrastructure, validating systems after migration, and ensuring the stability, performance, and availability of production databases.

Responsibilities

• Support migration of existing databases from legacy hosted environments to new database platforms.
• Validate database functionality, performance, and integrity following migration activities.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain production Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Perform break-fix troubleshooting and incident response for database-related issues.
• Manage database backups, restores, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor database health, performance, and system availability.
• Support SQL Max platform infrastructure dedicated to SQL Server workloads.
• Execute database updates, maintenance activities, and performance optimization tasks.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, and operational issues.
• Assist with ongoing SQL migration projects and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• Support databases running SQL Server versions: 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019.
• Maintain database security, access controls, and administrative standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and support processes.
• Collaborate with database teams, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable service delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience administering and managing production databases.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration experience.
• Experience supporting database migration and platform transition initiatives.
• Experience with:
  • Database Backup and Recovery
  • Database Monitoring
  • Database Maintenance
  • Production Support
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience restoring and recovering production databases.
• Strong understanding of database architecture and performance tuning.
• Experience securing database environments and managing access controls.
• Experience documenting processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within team environments.
• Ability to interact with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SQL Max hardware platforms or similar high-performance SQL environments.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale SQL Server databases.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Database Administration.
• Experience supporting database modernization and hardware migration projects.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and database high-availability solutions.
• Experience managing end-of-life infrastructure replacement initiatives.
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring and performance management tools.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft SQL Server Certification
  • Oracle Database Certifications (preferred but not required)
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

About Varmoda

Varmoda is a federal IT solutions provider founded in 2020 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, delivering citizen-centric public services across Financial Assistance, Public Benefits, and Security & Defense domains. Our five-layer architecture — Salesforce (Engagement), Databricks (Data), ServiceNow (Orchestration), Pega (Decisioning), and Oracle HR (Capacity) — puts data at the common thread of every solution we build for federal agencies and the citizens they serve. Varmoda holds CMMI Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certifications, and is recognized as a V3 veteran-friendly employer.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401k, health insurance, Paid Time Off, and Life Insurance.