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Database Administrator
MetaPhase ConsultingWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026
💰 $125,000/yr($110,000/yr – $125,000/yr)
About the role
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in its Financial Systems Modernization (FSM) efforts. This role is responsible for securing enterprise database systems across Oracle, Microsoft, and PostgreSQL platforms, ensuring performance, integrity, and compliance with DHS enterprise architecture standards. The DBA will play a role in supporting complex data migration, modeling, and integration activities using AWS-hosted environments, while embedding security best practices aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Design, implement, secure, and maintain robust database solutions in support of a FSM program.
- Oversee database architecture that supports complex data warehousing, ETL, and migration activities from legacy financial systems.
- participate in day-to-day operations of AWS-based relational database services (RDS), Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and PostgreSQL environments.
- Ensure database security and compliance in line with federal information security standards (FISMA, NIST 800-53).
- Leverage Informatica IICS, PowerCenter, and IDQ tools to support data integration, quality assurance, and migration tasks.
- Develop and optimize SQL queries, APIs, and WebADIs to enhance performance and streamline data access across platforms.
- Implement and monitor database backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
- Collaborate with technical and security teams to ensure alignment with DHS' common operating environment and enterprise architecture policies.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively mitigate risks related to data access and integrity.
- Support audits and maintain compliance documentation for cybersecurity controls.
What We Need From You (Required):
- U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- 3+ years leading data modeling, warehousing, and migration activities
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with AWS RDMS
- 3+ years working with Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server
- 2+ years of SQL development experience using WebADIs and APIs
- Enterprise data integration / ETL
- Bash scripting (or equivalent)
- SQL (PostgreSQL / Oracle)
- Apache Airflow / AWS Glue (likely to be the new solution)
- Familiarity with Linux
- SFTP / file transfer protocols
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA data landscapes and integration patterns
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional t
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