Senior Database Administrator

Greystones Group is a fast-growing woman-owned small business supporting our Nation's Defense and Critical Infrastructure Agencies with best-in-class artificial intelligence and big data analytics capabilities. Our capabilities include mission planning, operational support, leader development and education, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and information technology solutions.

We are looking for dedicated and motivated candidates that can grow with the company. At Greystones, we recognize that everyone brings their own important skill sets and unique talents to create a highly competent team to deliver quality solutions. We ensure that each member's needs are addressed effectively, and our employees are not just a number. We offer a close-knit community that ensures your growth and development in a setting that provides world-class support to our customers.

Greystones Group has an opportunity for a Senior Database Administrator supporting a contract with the Navy. This role serves as a technical lead within a 10-person team responsible for overhauling and consolidating multiple database environments into a unified, cloud-based system. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and experienced in Agile delivery environments.

Onsite in the Washington D.C. Navy Yard

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Salary: $110-140k

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead Database Administrator for a major Navy database modernization initiative.
• Overhaul existing database systems and support the consolidation into a single, streamlined architecture.
• Administer and optimize cloud-based database environments in alignment with Navy standards and security requirements.
• Work extensively with Advana/Jupyter, Databricks, and related data engineering toolsets.
• Support scripting, automation, and data workflows using Python.
• Collaborate within an Agile team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior database and data engineering staff.
• Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with DoD requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex data and system issues and implement sustainable resolutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Database Administration.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Engineering focused DBA.
• Experience with cloud-based database administration (AWS, Azure, or related platforms).
• Hands-on experience with Advana/Jupyter and Databricks.
• Strong skills in database optimization, performance tuning, backup/restore, and data lifecycle management.
• Proficiency with Python for database management, scripting, and automation.
• Experience working within Agile teams or DevSecOps environments.
• Ability to lead technical workstreams and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Security+ certification or other DoD 8570-compliant credential.
• Prior experience supporting Navy or DoD programs.
• Experience consolidating or migrating large-scale enterprise databases.

Greystones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR �� 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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