Database Administrator

Barbaricum is seeking a Database Administrator to support TRADOC G2 operations at Fort Eustis, VA, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical databases in classified and unclassified environments. This role involves database design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization, ensuring data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery protocols align with DoD cybersecurity standards. The selected candidate will support database administration tasks, performance tuning, access control management, and troubleshooting, enabling efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis to support TRADOC intelligence and operational requirements.

Must Have

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Minimum five years database administration experience
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, DISA STIGs)
• Strong knowledge of database optimization and query tuning
• Experience with data replication, clustering, high-availability
• Ability to develop scripts using SQL, PowerShell, Python
• Strong documentation skills
• Design, develop, and maintain databases
• Implement database security, backup, disaster recovery
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries
• Administer role-based access control (RBAC)
• Develop and deploy stored procedures, triggers, scripts
• Ensure TRADOC G2 data governance compliance
• Collaborate with network and cybersecurity teams
• Support database migration and modernization
• Provide technical documentation and training

Good to Have

• Familiarity with database migration, cloud-based platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL), and hybrid architectures
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or DoD 8570-compliant certifications (Security+, CISSP, or CEH)

Barbaricum is seeking a Database Administrator to support TRADOC G2 operations, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical databases in classified and unclassified environments. This role involves database design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization, ensuring data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery protocols align with DoD cybersecurity standards. The selected candidate will support database administration tasks, performance tuning, access control management, and troubleshooting, enabling efficient data storage, retrieval, and analysis to support TRADOC intelligence and operational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain databases to store, retrieve, and manage operational and intelligence data.
• Implement database security protocols, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions in compliance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DISA STIGs.
• Monitor database performance, optimize queries, troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, and implement indexing strategies.
• Administer role-based access control (RBAC) and security permissions for classified and unclassified environments.
• Develop, test, and deploy stored procedures, triggers, and automation scripts to enhance data processing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with TRADOC G2 data governance policies by enforcing database integrity, consistency, and version control.
• Collaborate with network administrators, cybersecurity teams, and system engineers to integrate databases with TRADOC IT infrastructure.
• Support migration and modernization efforts for transitioning legacy databases to cloud-based or hybrid architectures.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge transfer to sustain database operations.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in database administration, preferably in a DoD or government setting.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL database administration.
• Experience implementing DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including RMF and DISA STIG compliance.
• Strong knowledge of database optimization, query performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with data replication, clustering, and high-availability configurations.
• Familiarity with database migration, cloud-based platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL), and hybrid architectures is a plus.
• Ability to develop scripts and automation tools using SQL, PowerShell, or Python for database administration tasks.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to create detailed system diagrams and reports.
• Certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, or DoD 8570-compliant certifications (Security+, CISSP, or CEH) preferred.