Database Administrator

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Database Administrator with Top-Secret Security Clearance for an Onsite Role in Huntsville, AL

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Database Administrator role in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate has a Top-Secret Security Clearance and has over 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, ideally within a government or security-focused environment. A strong understanding of database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL is essential. Experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is highly preferred.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Database Administrator with Top-Secret Security Clearance for a role supporting the FBI in Huntsville, AL.

Job Description: We seek an experienced Database Administrator to support mission-critical operations in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will manage and maintain large-scale databases, ensuring their availability, integrity, and security. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams to optimize performance, implement backups, and troubleshoot issues. The Database Administrator will also apply security protocols and ensure compliance with federal data protection standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).

Monitor database performance and optimize for efficiency.

Implement regular backups and disaster recovery plans.

Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide solutions promptly.

Perform database tuning and fine-tuning for enhanced performance.

Collaborate with security teams to ensure database security compliance.

Conduct periodic audits of database systems and ensure data integrity.

Assist in the design and implementation of database architectures.

Provide support during system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.

Ensure adherence to best practices and relevant industry standards.

Required Skills:

Database Management: Expertise in managing large, complex databases.

Database Performance Tuning: Strong ability to optimize and tune databases for high performance.

Backup & Recovery: Experience setting up and managing backup and recovery procedures.

Security Knowledge: Strong understanding of database security, including encryption and access controls.

Troubleshooting: Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to resolve database issues quickly.

Documentation: Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes and procedures.

Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, preferably in a government or security-focused environment.

Strong understanding of database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.

Prior experience working with federal agencies or in cleared environments is a plus.

Details:

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Huntsville, AL (Candidates must live within a 30-mile radius.)

Clearance Requirement: Top-Secret Security Clearance

Assignment Type: Full-time, Fully Onsite

Salary Range: $100,00 - $130,000 per year

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.

Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.

Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.

Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.

401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.

Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company’s profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.

Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.