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Database Administrator
Cherry Point, NC
Actively hiring, first seen by us 1 day ago- Pay
USD 91,000–108,999/year — pay source
Salary 91,000 – 108,999 USD per year 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.
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Employment type Full-time
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full-time
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- US citizens only
US citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements
What you’ll work on
Full postingMonitor and support production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases and AWS pipelines
Run routine database admin: health checks, patching, backups, and access setup
Triage and fix data ingestion issues, escalating complex or high-severity ones
Troubleshoot AWS refresh jobs and workloads on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate
Manage incidents and service requests in the ticketing system and keep users informed
From the employer’s posting
Monitor and support production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services
Perform routine database administration, including health monitoring, patching, backups, and user and access provisioning.
Triage and investigate data ingestion issues, restoring service within established response and resolution targets and escalating complex or high-severity incidents as appropriate.
Execute health checks, troubleshooting, and routine remediation for AWS refresh jobs and workloads running on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate.
Manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system, keeping users and stakeholders informed of status and resolution.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate.
Preferred experience
- Experience working in both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments.
- Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines, including user-reported and system-generated issues.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms and ITIL-based incident management practices.
- Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments.
Qualification wording
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments.
Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate.
Experience working in both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments.
Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines, including user-reported and system-generated issues.
Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms and ITIL-based incident management practices.
Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments.
Education & alternatives
- Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. - 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments.
Benefits in the posting
Full benefits wording- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- 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.
From the employer’s posting.
Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us 1 day ago, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Nov 3, 20261 day ago
- Recorded sightings
- 2
- Last seen by us
- Nov 4, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 1
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Steerbridge is hiring
17 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Engineer hiring has slowed
- Takes jobs down at a usual pace
- 6% of open jobs were reposted
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- Oracle
- Redshift
Where the posting names them
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. - 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments. - Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate.
Position Overview The Database Administrator provides operations and administration support for production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services supporting a federal program. The Database Administrator maintains database availability, performance, and security, responds to data ingestion and service issues, and keeps documentation and procedures current. Working closely with application, cloud, and security teams, the Database Administrator helps ensure reliable, compliant data operations in a DoD environment. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities - Monitor and support production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services to maintain availability and performance. - Perform routine database administration, including health monitoring, patching, backups, and user and access provisioning.
- Triage and investigate data ingestion issues, restoring service within established response and resolution targets and escalating complex or high-severity incidents as appropriate. - Execute health checks, troubleshooting, and routine remediation for AWS refresh jobs and workloads running on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate. - Manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system, keeping users and stakeholders informed of status and resolution.
- 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments. - Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate. Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms and ITIL-based incident management practices. - Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments. Benefits
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments. - Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines, including user-reported and system-generated issues.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.
Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.
An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.
US government figures for database architects
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $139,500
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.
Job description
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.
Position Overview
The Database Administrator provides operations and administration support for production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services supporting a federal program. The Database Administrator maintains database availability, performance, and security, responds to data ingestion and service issues, and keeps documentation and procedures current. Working closely with application, cloud, and security teams, the Database Administrator helps ensure reliable, compliant data operations in a DoD environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and support production Oracle and Sybase ASE databases, AWS data pipelines, and related cloud services to maintain availability and performance.
- Perform routine database administration, including health monitoring, patching, backups, and user and access provisioning.
- Triage and investigate data ingestion issues, restoring service within established response and resolution targets and escalating complex or high-severity incidents as appropriate.
- Execute health checks, troubleshooting, and routine remediation for AWS refresh jobs and workloads running on Amazon ECS and AWS Fargate.
- Manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system, keeping users and stakeholders informed of status and resolution.
- Coordinate with application, cloud, and security teams on escalations, changes, and access requests.
- Document incidents, findings, and resolution steps, and update runbooks and standard operating procedures based on recurring issues.
Required Qualifications
- Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of database administration or database operations experience with Oracle and/or Sybase ASE, including SQL scripting and work in Windows, Linux, or Unix server environments.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AWS services: AWS Glue, Amazon RDS, Amazon Redshift, Amazon ECS, or AWS Fargate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in both Oracle and Sybase ASE database environments.
- Experience troubleshooting production applications and data pipelines, including user-reported and system-generated issues.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or similar ticketing platforms and ITIL-based incident management practices.
- Familiarity with DoD, federal, or AWS GovCloud environments.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
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.
Salary
91,000 – 108,999 USD per year
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.
Employment type
Full-time
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- Pay
Salary 91,000 – 108,999 USD per year 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.
- Location & working pattern
Cherry Point, NC
Working pattern and location restrictions need checking in the full posting.
- Work authorization
Required Qualifications - Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.