Database Administrator

Description

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dragonfli supports clients in securing mission-critical systems across on-site, hybrid, and fully remote environments.

This contract Database Security Administrator role supports a large federal agency, focusing on the protection of critical application databases within a large-scale IT environment. The role involves engineering hardware and systems, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational availability and compliance using tools such as the Imperva SecureSphere platform. Candidates must possess seasoned IT security expertise, hands-on technical skills, and strong communication and planning abilities. It's a high-impact opportunity to shape database security within a major federal agency.

This is a multi-year contract position involving a large US federal agency. Candidates with previous federal contracting experience are preferred.

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. If hired, all work related to this role must be performed within the continental U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and secure the client’s database systems.
• Configure and support database security infrastructure to ensure performance and availability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational availability.
• Identify and resolve system errors.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams.
• Install and update database security agents.
• Produce and maintain operational documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Perform and support the review of system reports to identify and resolve issues.
• Upgrade and configure database monitoring tools
• Deploy and maintain Imperva agents, sensors, and database security monitoring components.

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of experience with database security solutions (Imperva preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, IT, or a related field. Direct experience or certifications may substitute for academic credentials.
• Ability to lead the review of system reports to identify and resolve issues.
• Experience with upgrading and configuring database monitoring tools.
• Proven experience deploying agents, sensors, and other database security tools.
• Strong database diagnostic and troubleshooting experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with generating operational support documentation.
• Familiarity with federal security policies and reporting requirements (e.g., NIST-based controls, audit support)
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience securing enterprise databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL is preferred.

Skill(s)

• Strong technical skills in database administration and security.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and vendors.

• Proficient in generating and maintaining operational documentation.

• Strong understanding of federal security policies.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Benefits

• Insurance – health, dental, and vision

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Federal Holidays

• 401(k) employer match