--- title: Database Administrator SQL Server/PostgreSQL description: Information Systems Solutions is hiring for the Database Administrator SQL Server/PostgreSQL role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/database-administrator-sql-server-postgresql-at-information-systems-solutions-01a1567f-410f-7845-9747-158e0c0fb956 date: 2026-10-20T00:21:46Z og_description: Join Information Systems Solutions as Database Administrator SQL Server/PostgreSQL in Suffolk, VA. Pays $125K–$135K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8kvohx.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Information Systems Solutions | | **Location** | Suffolk, VA | | **Salary** | $125K/yr - $135K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Description Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a highly motivated Database Administrator (Intermediate) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) information systems in Suffolk, Virginia. This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments supporting operational and business applications. The successful candidate will provide database administration services across multiple environments, ensuring database reliability, security, and performance while supporting cybersecurity compliance requirements, disaster recovery planning, and system modernization initiatives. **This role is 100% onsite.** **Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:** • Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments. • Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance. • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations. • Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. • Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies. • Configure and support high-availability solutions including clustering, failover, and replication technologies. • Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management. • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives. • Apply and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and remediate vulnerabilities. • Develop and maintain database maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation. • Collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, developers, and stakeholders to support mission requirements. • Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, performance issues, and operational problems. • Participate in change management, configuration management, and release activities. • Provide after-hours support during maintenance windows and operational emergencies as required. **Why Work For ISS?** At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career. **Clearance Level** Secret **Certifications (IAT Level II)** One of the following: • CySA+ • Security+ • CCNA - Security • GICSP • GSEC • SSCP **Required Skills and Experience** • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering enterprise database environments. • Demonstrated technical leadership experience, including the ability to guide database initiatives, mentor team members, establish best practices, and provide technical direction on database architecture, performance, and security. • Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in production environments. • Experience supporting PostgreSQL in production environments. • Experience with database backup and recovery processes. • Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning. • Experience with database security administration and access controls. • Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems. **Required Technical Skills** **Microsoft SQL Server** • SQL Server installation and configuration • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) • Always On Availability Groups • Failover Clustering • Backup and recovery • Performance tuning and optimization • Security administration and auditing **PostgreSQL** • Installation and administration • Replication and high availability • Backup and recovery • Performance tuning and optimization • Database upgrades and migrations • User and role management **General Database Administration** • Capacity planning • Database health monitoring • Disaster recovery planning and testing • Database lifecycle management • Configuration and change management • Automation and scripting **Desired Qualifications** • Microsoft SQL Server certifications. • PostgreSQL certifications. • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Joint, Combatant Command, or Federal information systems. • Experience implementing and maintaining DISA STIG compliance. • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity controls. • Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure cloud database solutions. • Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or SQL scripting. • Experience with monitoring and reporting tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, Splunk, Redgate, or pgAdmin. ## Skills - High Availability Systems - Data Replication - Open Web Application Security Project (Owasp) - Scripting - Cyber Security - SQL Server Always On Availability Groups - GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Amazon Web Services - Technical Leadership - Information Technology - Cisco Certified Network Associate - Patch Management - IBM Certified SOC Analyst - QRadar SIEM V7.4.3 Plus CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst - Splunk - Access Controls - Microsoft SQL Server - Grafana - Database Architecture - Python - Database Maintenance - Database Management - Technical Direction - SQL Server Management Studio - Automation - Role-Based Access Control (Rbac) - Performance Tuning - Security Administration - Microsoft Azure - SolarWinds - Database Security - Confidentiality - SQL - PostgreSQL - Health Monitoring - Systems Security Certified Practitioner - Lifecycle Management - Information Systems - Performance Monitoring - Windows PowerShell - Configuration Management - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - DISA STIG - Bash - Auditing - Cybersecurity Compliance - Failover - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig) - Technical Documentation - Cluster Analysis - Maintenance - Computer Science - Risk Management Framework - Disaster Recovery - Database Administration - Change Management - Backup and Recovery - Capacity Planning - CompTIA Security+ ## Benefits - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Data & Analytics jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Database Development & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/database-development-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Database Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/database-development-and-administration/database-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [SQL Server Database Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/data-and-analytics/database-development-and-administration/database-administrator/sql-server-database-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - 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