Senior Database Administrator

Job Summary: Senior Database Administrator (AWS/MySQL/PostgreSQL) - 6-Month Onsite Contract Location: 1200 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20590 Hourly Rate: $63.05/hr W2 Clearance: Public Trust Required Work Authorization: U.S. citizen or green card holder; 3+ years U.S. residency About the Role Join a mission-critical team at the Department of Transportation headquarters as a Senior Database Administrator. Lead enterprise PostgreSQL and MySQL environments, drive cloud migrations, and ensure database security and performance across hybrid infrastructures. Make an impact supporting large-scale applications, collaborating closely with technical and business teams, and mentoring junior DBAs in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment. Responsibilities - Lead installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. - Plan, execute, and optimize cloud migrations, including lift-and-shift and modernization projects to AWS platforms. - Design and implement high-availability, clustering, replication, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. - Oversee database security, access controls, encryption, and compliance with robust documentation and audit trails. - Monitor and tune database performance, troubleshoot incidents, and drive root cause analysis for production issues. - Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployments and resolve incidents promptly. - Automate operational workflows and establish best practices for AWS database administration. - Mentor junior DBAs and share expertise in cloud migration and automation. Required Skills and Experience - Hands-on expertise administering PostgreSQL and MySQL in enterprise and AWS cloud environments. - Proven leadership in cloud migration projects using AWS RDS, Aurora, EC2, and MySQL Cluster. - Advanced skills in clustering, replication, failover, high availability, and performance tuning. - In-depth knowledge of secure database operations: encryption, IAM, SSL/TLS, backup/recovery, and compliance. - Experience with database upgrades, patching, and version-controlled documentation. - Ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform effectively under pressure in high-urgency operations. - AWS Certified Database Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications preferred. - Willingness to provide on-site support (early/late shifts possible) and participate in on-call rotations. Preferred Skills - Experience with Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL/MySQL. - Automation using shell scripting, Python, Terraform, Ansible. - Familiarity with AWS networking, storage, security, and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus). - DevOps, IaC, and CI/CD pipeline experience. - Strong communication and mentoring skills. Benefits - Gain high-visibility experience supporting mission-critical federal systems. - Opportunity to lead cloud migration initiatives and advance AWS expertise. - Work onsite in a collaborative enterprise environment at DOT headquarters. - Accelerate your career by mentoring and implementing best practices in cloud database administration. How to Apply If you are ready to drive cloud database transformation and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact setting, apply now with your updated resume and proof of eligibility for Public Trust clearance.