Senior Database Administrator - Secret clearance

Senior Database Administrator

Location: Washington, DC (On-Site) **Proposal Effort**

Clearance Requirement: Active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one through a government background investigation

Salary Range: $125,000 to $139,500

Who We Are

At RCG, Inc., we specialize in delivering innovative IT services that empower government agencies to achieve their missions. Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work 4 years in a row, we are committed to building a culture where people can grow, contribute, and thrive while supporting meaningful government missions. We are committed to building a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Database Administrator to provide Data Management and Administration Support for a federal government program. This role offers the opportunity to directly support critical data initiatives that strengthen government operations.

The Opportunity

As a Sr. Database Administrator, you will take the lead in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems that are vital to enterprise operations. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to bring both technical expertise and creative problem-solving to complex challenges. You'll collaborate with technical teams to improve performance, enforce standards, and ensure database security - all while contributing to impactful federal missions.

What You'll Do

This position will support our government client in managing and administering databases by performing work assignments that include:

• Model logical and physical data for enterprise database management systems.
• Improve performance through indexing, denormalization, and fine-tuning.
• Develop data warehouses and marts to meet specialized data needs.
• Enforce naming standards and manage detailed database logs.
• Perform backups, archiving, and restorations to ensure continuity and data protection.
• Write and maintain stored procedures and work closely with developers to ensure secure database access.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for database governance, collaborating with technical teams to support mission success.
• Assists to design and build relational databases for data storage or processing.
• Develop strategies for warehouse implementation, data acquisition, and archive recovery.
• Cleans and maintains the database by removing and deleting old data.
• May evaluate new data sources for adherence to the organization's quality standards and ease of integration.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Works under general supervision.

What We're Looking For

• U.S. Citizen with SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• 5 years of experience in database administration or a related field.
• Strong background with Linux and Microsoft Azure.
• Experience writing code for database access, modifications, and stored procedures.
• Ability to design standards, procedures, and conventions for database use.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, applying expertise and judgment to meet mission requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Must live within commuting distance of Washington, DC.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Certifications in MS Azure, Linux, or database administration.
• IT security certifications.
• Experience with Azure DevOps architecture.
• Leadership experience (ability to direct and guide others in projects).

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Certified Great Place to Work - join a supportive, inclusive culture.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise in cloud, database, and DevOps technologies.
• Play a key role in securing and optimizing data systems that support mission success.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ready to bring your database expertise to a role where it truly matters? Apply today and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.