Database Administrator (DBA) - (PA, MD and DE State)

About the position BVA Bears IT Solutions is seeking Database Administrators (DBA) for PA, MD area as well as DE area. These positions are full-time, remote role with travel to other Government or Contractor facilities as required in PA, MD and DE. The standard workday consists of 8 hours, scheduled within the window of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Core hours, generally 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., should be covered; however, specific core hours may vary depending on the agency’s requirements. Responsibilities • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) within Agile project environments. • Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) to align database tasks with iterative delivery goals. • Collaborate with Scrum teams to ensure database design and changes support evolving user stories and acceptance criteria. • Administer database security, roles, and permissions; enforce leastprivilege access in compliance with Agile DevSecOps practices. • Monitor performance and availability; provide quick-turnaround tuning and optimization during sprints. • Manage backup/restore strategies and disaster recovery plans, integrating these into Agile release cycles. • Support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for database changes using version control and automation tools. • Implement and maintain data integration/ETL pipelines aligned with Agile increments and sprint deliverables. • Automate routine administration tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to improve velocity and reduce manual effort. • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations across PA, MD, and DE while adapting to Agile workflows. • Provide timely updates on database tasks during sprint reviews and maintain transparency through Agile boards (e.g., JIRA). • Design and maintain logical and physical data models to support application and reporting needs. • Plan and optimize storage architecture for performance and scalability. • Participate in DBMS evaluation and selection to meet business and compliance requirements. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. • 3–5+ years of DBA experience in production environments, preferably within Agile or hybrid delivery models. • Expertise with at least one major RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL). • Strong proficiency in backup/restore, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and security administration. • Familiarity with Agile principles and experience working in Scrum or Kanban teams. • Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and CI/CD integration. • Knowledge of compliance and audit practices applicable to state agencies. • Experience supporting Agile DevOps environments (CI/CD, automated deployments). • Ability to break down large database initiatives into incremental deliverables for sprints. • Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional Agile teams. • Familiarity with Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) for backlog management and documentation. • Exposure to cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) and Agile cloud migration projects. • U.S. Citizenship Requirement: This position is restricted to U.S. citizens only in accordance with federal contract requirements. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Certificate of Naturalization) prior to employment. Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), are not eligible for this role. Nice-to-haves • Agile-related: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or PMI-ACP (nice to have). • Database: Microsoft DP-300, Oracle OCP, PostgreSQL certifications. • Security: CompTIA Security+, CISSP for compliance-heavy environments. Benefits • Health insurance • Flexible work from home options available. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job