Database Administrator - Secure Cloud & Data Platforms

Company Overview ExeQut is a leader in consulting, delivering customized solutions and systems integration for enterprise applications, data & AI platforms, identity access and management, cybersecurity, and software development. We emphasize transparency, collaboration, and addressing core business challenges through a structured, agile development process. Our clients include federal civilian agencies, commercial enterprises in healthcare IT and financial services, and state/local government entities seeking complex technology solutions that deliver real impact. Partnering with clients from ideation to deployment, we ensure our solutions deliver long-term value and streamline the user experience. Role Overview The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, and optimization of NLM's database systems supporting both operational and clinical research environments. This role ensures data integrity, performance, availability, and FISMA compliance across multiple database platforms handling PHI and PII. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain relational and non-relational database systems. Administer and optimize multiple database platforms used at NLM. Develop and maintain systems/databases for secure storage of PHI, PII, and personal information (PI). Implement and enforce secure coding and secure database practices per FISMA and NIH security frameworks. Perform data management tasks: collection, standardization, imputation, harmonization, and integration. Monitor database performance, conduct tuning, capacity planning, and query optimization. Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Manage database user access controls and permissions in alignment with least-privilege principles. Coordinate with DevOps and Systems Administration teams to support database deployments across cloud environments. Support data linkage between clinical datasets (EHR, claims) for longitudinal studies. Implement open-source database solutions (Apache server services). Track and resolve database-related incidents using JIRA/ServiceNow. Support vulnerability assessments and remediation of database vulnerabilities. Create and maintain database documentation using Confluence Wiki. Support cloud-based database services across AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, and Azure SQL. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Minimum 5+ years of database administration experience. Expert proficiency in SQL and multiple database platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch). Experience with cloud-managed database services (AWS RDS, GCP, Azure SQL). Strong knowledge of database security, access control, and encryption standards (FIPS 140-2/140-3). Experience handling PHI/PII in FISMA-moderate environments. Familiarity with ETL processes and data pipeline development. Knowledge of HIPAA, Privacy Act, and NIH/HHS data governance policies. Technologies & Tools RDS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB, Elasticsearch Oracle (preferred) Apache server services ETL tools and processes AWS RDS, GCP Cloud SQL, Azure SQL Tenable (database vulnerability scanning) JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence Python/SQL scripting for automation Databricks (supporting analytics use cases) Why Join ExeQut? If you are a driven professional with Data & Scientist, and you want to make an impact by working on high-profile projects across North America, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of ExeQuts journey to transform businesses through innovation and technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr ExeQut