Sr. Database Administrator - DOL
TechSur Solutions Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at TechSur Solutions. Washington · full-time · $140,000–$145,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run and tune SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related databases across production, test, and development environments
- Protect database uptime and data quality through indexing, query improvements, storage oversight, and performance checks
- Create and maintain procedures for backups, restores, recovery, replication, and service continuity
- Support ETA reporting by extracting and validating data, and helping with Power BI and other reporting needs
- Resolve data incidents, provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, and apply security controls, patches, and vulnerability fixes
What you bring
- At least five years administering databases in federal or similarly regulated settings
- Practical skill with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora or RDS, database recovery, performance tuning, and data integrity
- Previous work on Department of Labor IT programs is required
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to secure and retain DOL Public Trust suitability
Who this fits
This senior database operations role suits someone experienced with government or regulated production systems and reporting databases. You’ll support DOL OCIO/ETA SWARAS operations in a Washington hybrid role.
From the employer
TechSur Solutions is a digital services company whose mission is to enable digital transformation for our customers to improve quality and efficiency. Based in the DC metropolitan area, TechSur specializes in advanced cloud services, modernization for both IT structures and applications, leveraging Agile development, and Data Analytics. Since we were formed in August of 2016, we have supported multiple impactful and exciting government programs.
TechSur is seeking a Database Administrator to support DOL OCIO/ETA SWARAS database operations, reporting, data integrity, backup/recovery, database performance, and application data support. This role administers and optimizes SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related database environments that support SWARAS reporting and analysis for State Workforce Agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, tune, and maintain SWARAS database environments including SQL Server, AWS Aurora, PostgreSQL, and related relational database platforms.
- Support database availability, performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, storage management, and data integrity across production, test, and development environments.
- Develop and maintain backup, restoration, recovery, replication, and continuity procedures.
- Support enterprise reporting and analytics for ETA stakeholders including data extraction, validation, reporting support, and Power BI/data reporting needs.
- Troubleshoot data-related incidents and provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support in coordination with the Help Desk Lead and DevSecOps Technical Lead.
- Apply database security controls, role-based access, audit logging, encryption, patching, and vulnerability remediation in alignment with FISMA Moderate and NIST requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation, database diagrams, configuration records, and operational procedures in Confluence, SharePoint, or Government-designated repositories.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of database administration experience in federal or highly regulated environments.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora/RDS, backup/recovery, tuning, and data integrity management.
- Prior experience with Department of Labor IT programs is REQUIRED.
- Experience supporting reporting/analytics systems and production application databases.
- Familiarity with AWS-hosted databases, Red Hat Linux/Windows server environments, and ServiceNow/Jira ticket coordination.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain DOL Public Trust suitability.
- Prior DOL OCIO, ETA, SWARAS, UI reporting, workforce reporting, grants, or state/federal reporting system experience.
- AWS Database Specialty, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Security+, or related database/cloud certification.
- Experience supporting FISMA Moderate, NIST 800-53, CPIC reporting, POA&M remediation, and audit readiness.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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