Lead Database Administrator at Dev Technology in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Lead Database Administrator, #726



Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to receive and maintain a DHS public trust. Current DHS public trust preferred or DOD top secret with a current BI within the last 3 years.


We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our team as a Senior Technical Architect and Database Administrator. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of related work expertise, with a strong background in solution architecture, database administration, and software development.


What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the design, development, implementation, migration, upgrade, and post-production support of mission-critical systems running on various database platforms.
• Serve as a technical lead for transformation initiatives, with a focus on performance optimization and system reliability within an agile and modernization framework.
• Provide expert guidance on Oracle database management and cloud technologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and security protocols.
• Lead a team of database administrators, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure operational efficiency and excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute cloud migration strategies, including risk assessment, project roadmap maintenance, and data ingestion design.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, continuously enhancing technical skills and certifications.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in database administration
• Extensive experience as a Technical Architect, Technical Lead, and Database Administrator, with a focus on mission-critical systems.
• Proven expertise in Oracle database administration, including performance tuning, security compliance, and cloud integration.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams, drive project success, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, Agile methodologies, and database administration (e.g., Oracle, AWS, SAFe®).

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Experience in a government contracting environment
• Security Clearance: DHS Public Trust or DOD Secret

Our estimated salary range for this position is $116,000-$180,000. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on education, experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.



Who We Are


Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past ten years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past three years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past four years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with immediate vesting and end of year profit sharing
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
• To learn more about working at Dev Technology visit, Working At Dev Technology Group

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MN, NC, NJ, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.




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