Database Administrator

About this position About Concept Plus Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm. Recognized as an award‑winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, unlimited training, and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and innovative environment. Concept Plus is seeking a Database Administrator to provide senior technical leadership supporting Air Force IT systems development and operations, with a focus on database architecture, performance, and data management. This role requires knowledge and understanding of Air Force IT processes and technology stack (DevSecOps CI/CD, Cloud One, Oracle, Java). Air Force systems are deployed in classified and unclassified environments in DISA and Cloud. The Database Administrator provides thought leadership in modernizing and enhancing Air Force systems through effective data management, database optimization, and secure data practices, and serves as a primary interface with the customer/Program Management Office. The Database Administrator supports and coordinates with capability delivery teams including development Scrums, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps Platform to ensure database performance, availability, integrity, and security across all system environments. What you'll do Tune the database, monitor database logs, install software and associated patches, provide after‑hour support for incidents Maintaining the database and configuration on each database server and/or Cloud One, or any other hosting area Coordinating firewall access to maintain mainframe/server accessibility for users and interfaces Coordinating release schedules with the PMO and interfacing partners Installing new maintenance releases of the REMIS applications Resolving system anomalies Developing database strategies, system monitoring, and improvements to database performance and capacity, and plan for future requirements Monitor production systems, secure database environment, including the application, remediation, and mitigation of database STIGs Preparing software release packages to migrate to newer versions of COTS (hardware or software) Modifying the database structure based on approved software changes Facilitating backups; ensure data is accurate and complete if restored from a backup; and assist with the backup restoration Preparing databases to be used in testing to include but not limited to Component Validation and Integration (CV&I), Qualification Test and Evaluation (QT&E), performance testing, user‑acceptance testing, and regression testing Required Qualifications Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a degree in a closely related field 5-7 years of relevant experience 3+ years Database management in an AWS Gov Cloud environment (RDS) Security+ CE or CCNA Security certification required Knowledge of XMLS, AWS and Azure related technologies and utilities Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies. Have AWS Cloud One or AWS Gov Cloud experience. Possess USAF functional experience. 5+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN 2+ years of experience with Oracle Failsafe Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr