Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Database Server Administrator

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.  •  $43 - $46/hr  •  Washington, DC (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Database Server Administrator to support a federal client’s on-premises Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. The selected candidate will provide senior-level database engineering and administration, delivering automated, FISMA-compliant solutions that support the PostgreSQL Authority to Operate (ATO), cloud readiness, and platform modernization.

Period of Performance 9/14/26 – 12/31/26 with the possibility of an additional 12-month extension.  

Work Location: On-site in Washington, DC without remote or hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement GitLab CI/CD pipelines for database server and instance builds, version upgrades, patching, cumulative updates, and configuration changes across enterprise SQL Server and PostgreSQL service offerings.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using PowerShell, Ansible playbooks and roles executed through Ansible Automation Platform (AAP), and IaC modules to provision, configure, and enforce the desired state of on-premises database servers.
  • Develop PowerShell scripts and T-SQL stored procedures to automate routine database and server administration tasks.
  • Automate database backups, health checks, patch cycles, and configuration-drift remediation.
  • Integrate vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and FISMA control evidence into delivery pipelines to support the PostgreSQL ATO.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and runbooks and provide knowledge transfer to client personnel.

Database Administration & Operations

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 instances across development, test, and production environments.
  • Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Monitor database performance, capacity, availability, and overall health using native tools and third-party monitoring solutions.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including index optimization, statistics updates, and integrity checks using DBCC CHECKDB.
  • Administer database security, including user accounts, roles, permissions, Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), and Always Encrypted.
  • Perform database performance tuning and optimization.

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Senior-level experience administering enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing GitLab CI/CD pipelines for database infrastructure and lifecycle management.
  • Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, Ansible, Ansible Automation Platform, and T-SQL stored procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience with SQL Server installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, security, monitoring, and maintenance.
  • Strong database performance tuning and optimization experience.
  • Experience implementing security hardening, vulnerability scanning, and compliance evidence in FISMA-regulated environments.
  • Ability to develop clear technical documentation and runbooks and deliver effective knowledge transfer.

Place or Work: This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, D.C., New York Avenue facility. The selected candidate will work a set first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency hardware issues, travel occasionally, and work weekends or overtime as needed.

Salary: $42.50 - $45.50 / Hr.

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
  • Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
  • Exercise Reimbursement
  • Computer Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

About Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Edgewater Federal Solutions was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best IT consulting company possible for our government clients, our contracting partners and our employees. We give you the opportunity to achieve contracting compliance without sacrificing quality.

Our business has grown steadily, supporting several federal organizations across the U.S. Our success is based on deep institutional knowledge of such entities as the Department of Energy and our unparalleled team of experts in every aspect of the IT life cycle, from program/project management to system/network operations to cyber security. It is this team that inspired the Edgewater slogan, “Our People ... Your Edge.”

The majority of our employees currently have or have previously held a top secret clearance, and many have advanced degrees and certifications in their specialties. Whether a CIO needs to implement a major system integration or a cabinet-level agency wants policy support and governance, Edgewater brings in the optimal combination of talent and knowledge for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

How do we attract such highly qualified people to our team? By offering compensation that matches or exceeds others in the industry. This, along with Edgewater's stability and extensive experience within government, fosters a sense of confidence, commitment and loyalty in our employees. Our corporate culture breeds success, which in turn engenders your success.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland
Year Founded
2002
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