Database Administrator - at ECS Corporate Fairfax, Virginia

Database Administrator - Journeyman

The Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program delivers comprehensive enterprise IT infrastructure, WAN, cybersecurity, and associated services to the ARNG and its mission partners. The program supports more than 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across approximately 2,800 sites spanning 54 states and territories, enabling Title 10 and Title 32 missions, domestic emergency response operations, mobilization readiness, and classified SIPRNet operations. Task 2 - Enterprise Applications Support - delivers engineering, operations, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and IT capabilities supporting more than 120,000 users and 141,000 endpoints across approximately 2,800 ARNG sites nationwide. This task area ensures mission-critical applications remain current, secure, and aligned with evolving ARNG requirements by integrating innovation, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement practices into application lifecycle management.

ECS is seeking a Database Administrator - Journeyman to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) ENOCS program. In this role, the selected candidate will contribute to the mission by ensuring the reliability and security of operational database environments. The Database Administrator will execute critical tasks such as backup and recovery procedures, performance monitoring, and access control enforcement. This position plays a vital part in maintaining data integrity and system security, aligning with the broader enterprise objectives of the ARNG ENOCS program.

Responsibilities

• Execute database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitor database performance and availability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Enforce access control policies to maintain secure and compliant database environments.
• Assist in database configuration and patching to uphold cybersecurity standards.
• Support vulnerability remediation activities under the guidance of senior personnel.
• Document database administration activities and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with system administrators and engineering teams to ensure seamless database operations.
• Participate in troubleshooting and performance tuning efforts to optimize database performance.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Secret Eligible required
• U.S. Citizenship required
• DoD 8140.03 Compliance: DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 421-Database Administrator at the Basic proficiency level
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in database administration or operations within DoD or Federal environments
• Proven experience in executing backup and recovery procedures and monitoring database performance
• Demonstrated ability to enforce access control policies and maintain data security
• Experience with database configuration management and patching