Senior Database Administrator

Imagineeer is a fast-growing SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Arlington, VA, delivering federal AI modernization across health, defense, homeland security, and transportation. We design, test, and deploy secure, AI-ready systems that move agencies from pilots to production without breaking governance, compliance, or mission continuity. Our Mission Studio model creates shared environments where policy, data, security, and operations come together. We are capability-driven and competitive by design, not program-dependent. Our leadership has operated inside the federal systems we now transform, bringing institutional knowledge that accelerates delivery and reduces risk. If real delivery motivates you more than slides, and you want your work to compound across programs and agencies, Imagineeer is growing and we are building the team to match.

About the role

Imagineeer is seeking a Senior Database Administrator specializing in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL to support ongoing database operations across a federal contract environment. This role is responsible for the health, performance, and security of database environments, including upgrades, patching, and deployment activities critical to system reliability and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform database upgrades, version migrations, and patch management for SQL Server and PostgreSQL across development, test, and production environments
• Plan and execute database deployments, including schema changes, releases, and configuration updates
• Monitor database performance, tuning queries, indexes, and configurations to optimize efficiency across both platforms
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability
• Implement and maintain database security controls, access management, and audit logging in line with federal compliance requirements (NIST, FISMA)
• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, working closely with infrastructure and application teams
• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance scanning related to database environments
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, standard operating procedures, and change records
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to support CI/CD integration for database changes
• Partner with Program Management to support contract deliverables and reporting requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Demonstrated experience performing database upgrades, patching, and version migrations across SQL Server and/or PostgreSQL
• Strong experience with database deployment processes and release management
• Experience with backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
• Solid understanding of database security best practices and compliance requirements
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment
• U.S. Citizenship (per contract requirements)

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or SQL Server certification
• PostgreSQL certification (e.g., EDB Certified Associate/Professional)
• Prior experience supporting federal government contracts
• Experience with SQL Server high availability configurations (Always On, clustering) and PostgreSQL replication/HA setups
• Familiarity with automation/scripting for database maintenance tasks (PowerShell, T-SQL, PL/pgSQL)

Additional Information:

Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States citizen and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.