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Senior Database Administrator - San Antonio, TX - Active TS/SCI required Information Technology

SOC LLC
United States, Texas, San Antonio
Aug 01, 2025
Senior Database Administrator needed for a direct-hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in San Antonio, TX. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role. Key responsibilities include maintaining multiple databases across unclassified and classified environments and facilitating secure data exchanges through cross-domain solution pipelines, such as AWS diode and software artifacts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in automating data ingestion and transformation, orchestrating data pipelines, applying programming concepts, designing data models, managing data lifecycles, and ensuring data quality. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Sets and monitors standards. Advises management on database concepts and functional capabilities. Performs backup and recovery on Database Management Systems, configures database parameters, and prototypes designs against logical data models. Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements. Develops and designs database strategies and system monitoring. Improves database performance and capacity, and plans for future expansion requirements. Installs and upgrades the database server and application tools. Modifies the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers. Controls and monitors user access to the database. May also plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance required. 5+ years' experience as a database platform engineers in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks 3+ years of experience in database administration with knowledge of AWS infrastructures 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and both relational and non-relational databases. BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience required. IAT Level II certification required. Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance principles, with a focus on automation and optimization. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks. Desired Qualifications AWS Certifications Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Estimated Min Rate: $109900.00 Estimated Max Rate: $157000.00