Senior database administrator — oracle/sybase ase & aws

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the Opportunity

SteerBridge is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support USMC aviation maintenance data systems within DoD and GovCloud environments. In this role, you will administer production Oracle and Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) databases and support the AWS data pipelines that power aviation maintenance analytics and reporting.

You will also lead three Mid-Level Database Administrators supporting a 24/7 operations rotation. Your responsibilities will include coordinating coverage, serving as the escalation point for complex incidents, reviewing operational procedures, and mentoring the team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role working alongside data engineers, data architects, and data scientists.

What You’ll Do

• Administer production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, including installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, replication, and backup and recovery.
• Diagnose and resolve database performance issues to support reliable production operations.
• Operate and troubleshoot AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, and containerized services running on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate.
• Resolve incidents affecting data ingestion, transformation, application availability, and reporting.
• Manage the mid-level DBA support rotation, coordinate on-call schedules, and lead the resolution of escalated or high-severity incidents.
• Review incident handling, shift handoffs, and runbooks to strengthen support quality and consistency.
• Support the migration and modernization of legacy Oracle and Sybase workloads toward AWS-managed database services.
• Implement database security controls and support DoD/GovCloud compliance requirements, including STIGs, access controls, and Authorization to Operate documentation.
• Troubleshoot application and authentication issues, including Keycloak login issues and basic NGINX web server problems.
• Document database architecture, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Partner with engineering and analytics teams to support aviation maintenance systems and mentor mid-level staff.

Required Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands-on database administration experience, including production support of both Oracle and Sybase ASE.
• Working experience with AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, AWS Fargate, and Amazon ECS.
• Strong database performance tuning, replication, backup, and disaster recovery skills.
• Experience with Linux/Unix administration, SQL, and shell scripting.
• Experience operating in DoD, federal, or other GovCloud environments.
• Experience troubleshooting production applications and investigating issues identified through user reports, monitoring tools, or system alerts.
• Experience troubleshooting authentication and login issues involving Keycloak and the program’s AWS access services, along with basic NGINX troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a network operations center, help desk, or 24/7 operations support environment.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing systems and ITIL-based incident management.
• Experience supporting USMC or other DoD aviation maintenance, logistics, or readiness systems.
• Experience with AWS Database Migration Service.
• Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD for data infrastructure.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience administering Keycloak for identity and access management.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position supports a Vienna, VA-based program, with onsite or hybrid attendance determined by program requirements. The Senior DBA oversees the 24/7 support rotation and serves as the escalation point for complex production incidents. Specific coverage and after-hours expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

$125,000 - $175,000 a year. The posted compensation range reflects the scope and requirements of this position. A final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and work location, along with the responsibilities of the position. Where applicable, contract requirements, wage determinations, and federal contract labor categories may also inform the offer.

SteerBridge also offers benefits that may include health and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, disability coverage, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities. Benefits vary by position and eligibility.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.