Database Team Lead (Advanced Database Analyst/Programmer – Senior)

Database Team Lead (Advanced Database Analyst/Programmer - Senior)

Radford, VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Position Summary: You will be responsible for every part of engineering and administering the enterprise database environments that support customer applications. These include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud databases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design database infrastructure, and install and configure database software
• Keep database environments meeting availability and performance standards
• Help schedule deployments and new database installations
• Set database security standards and make sure all databases meet customer security requirements
• Build and maintain database monitoring and administrative dashboards
• Apply DISA STIG processes, run SRRs, and record findings in POA&Ms

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in database administration and architecture
• 5+ years with application server architecture in a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud database environments
• Knowledge of database administration responsibilities
• Professional, customer-facing manner
• Active Security Clearance Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell
• Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IAVM

Education: No degree requirement specified.

Certifications: None specified. Must meet DoD 8140 requirements if the role has administrative privileges.

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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