Senior Database Manager

Overview

Title-Senior Database Administrator

Location: Arlington, VA (Remote)

Clearance: Secret

Start: Upon Contract Award

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise - across the organization and around the world.

Foxhole is seeking a qualified Database Administrator Subject Matter Expert. The Database Administrator requires an in-depth technical foundation in database structure, configuration, installation, operation and maintenance with experience designing databases. This position requires knowledge and experience in major relational database languages and applications, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Oracle Apex. This position focuses on using relevant experience, strong problem solving, and customer service skills to assist with architecting, testing, deploying, enhancing, and sustaining development and operational activities in close coordination with the Government. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to pay attention to detail, possess a strong customer service orientation and the ability to work as part of a team.

Job Description

Provide Oracle/Oracle APEX and Microsoft SQL DBA support services

Plan, implement, and monitor patching services for physical and virtual solutions

Supports the planning, engineering, installation, configuration, maintenance, operations, defense, troubleshooting, and repairing of database systems and servers

Serve as a senior administrator on these database systems and their integration with other software systems as part of the information environment

Operate, maintain, integrate, and administrate database hardware

Provide leadership and technical problem solving for customer support of databases

Supporting the implementation of databases using SQL, Active Server Pages (ASPs), .NET, Visual Basic (VB), JavaScript and any emerging on-premises or cloud database

Troubleshoot issues with existing or developed database systems and work with the appropriate personnel to resolve them

Develop and document system administration, database management, and user guides

Providing input to database policy guidance and, upon approval, implementation as necessary

Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance, including index maintenance and query optimization

Create, modify, and optimize database schemas, tables, stored procedures, and views

Approving requested changes, updates and modifications to database structure and data

Ensuring database integrity, stability, and system availability

Approving solutions for database backup and recovery infrastructure

Work on all phases of solutions from analysis and design through implementation and support

Minimum Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in a database administration role

Thorough background in Database modeling and implementation

Ability to provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to DBA team members

Knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity measures, to include data encryption and auditing

Experience developing strategic roadmap and 15goals for production databases

Knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java, C++, or .NET

Microsoft Office application skills to include Microsoft Access knowledge

Strong ability to produce visualization of data for leadership decision-making

Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Active Secret Clearance

Desired Experience/Certifications

Bachelor's (BS) and/or Master (MS) degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience (10+ years) - strongly preferred but not required

Certified, CompTIA Security+ Oracle Certified Associate and/or MS SQL certification is a plus

Experience supporting teams in AWS environments (GovCloud a plus)

Experience supporting or participating in Product Release related activities

Knowledge and experience with automation; reducing manual activities

More Information

Requirements of position: Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions. Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others. May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Job Locations US-VA-Arlington

Job ID 2026-2079

Category Information Technology

Type Regular Full-Time

Clearance Required Secret