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Senior Database Administrator

Metronome LLC

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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Database
San Antonio, TX (On-Site/Office)

Job Description

Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: San Antonio, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid)
Clearance: TS/SCI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Education: BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Salary: Based on experience
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO

Application: Apply here, on our Careers Page @ Careers - Metronome (wearemetronome.com), or email your resume to r.derring@wearemetronome.com.
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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to support mission-critical systems by managing relational and non-relational databases across classified and unclassified environments. This role focuses on AWS-hosted solutions, automation, data orchestration, and maintaining data integrity across systems. Ideal candidates will bring a strong understanding of cloud database architecture, data pipelines, and infrastructure automation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain multiple databases in both unclassified and classified AWS environments
  • Provide system administration for core data-related AWS services
  • Deploy and manage AWS-hosted database solutions (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring uptime and scalability
  • Implement security best practices, disaster recovery, and backup/recovery strategies
  • Manage data life cycles, quality, ingestion, transformation, and modeling
  • Leverage cross domain solutions (e.g., AWS Diode) for secure data exchanges
  • Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting and orchestration tools
  • Design and manage cloud-based data pipelines using AWS services (Lambda, EKS, Kubernetes, etc.)


Required Skills

Required Skills
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in database engineering/administration
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with AWS services and database management
  • Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
  • Understanding of data migration, replication, modeling, and modernization
  • Experience with automation, scripting (Python or Bash), and infrastructure as code
  • Proficiency in performance tuning, data quality assurance, and disaster recovery planning
  • Ability to orchestrate data pipelines and apply programming concepts to data workflows


Certifications
  • Required: IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, SSCP)
  • Preferred: AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS SysOps Administrator)


Desired Skills

Preferred Skills
  • Proficiency in AWS-native tools and services: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda
  • Experience with secure data movement across classified environments
  • Familiarity with cloud orchestration and containerized database deployment


About Metronome, LLC



Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.



Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.



Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.



Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.



Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
Upload a current resume
Complete the Online Application and Submit



Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.



Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.



Equal Employment Opportunity Policy



Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.



Reasonable Accommodation Policy



Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.



Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at hr@wearemetronome.com or 703-957-4082. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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