Database Administrator Apply
An experienced database professional who can ensure system continuity and respond rapidly in the event of system degradation, database failure, or critical performance issues.
This is a hybrid position (2 days onsite/week), and the individual is expected to work up to NA hours per week at at 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 2NA1.
Mandatory Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Database Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5 years of hands-on experience administering production relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle).
- Experience performing backup restoration, disaster recovery, query optimization, and performance tuning in a production environment.
- Experience monitoring database health and diagnosing system failures or bottlenecks. Ability to write, review, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions. Experience supporting applications in an O&M environment.
- It is preferred that the person has experience with government systems or MDCS-like eligibility platforms.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Database Monitoring & Maintenance Monitor MDCS database performance, health, and stability. Perform routine maintenance, index management, and optimization. Ensure backup processes are functioning properly and reliably.
- Troubleshooting and Incident Response Diagnose issues affecting MDCS application performance or availability. Respond rapidly in the event of system degradation or outage. Restore services and database functionality, including rollback or backup restoration when necessary.
- Disaster Recovery Maintain and test recovery procedures. Ensure high availability and data integrity. Recommend improvements to MDCS reliability and performance.
- Documentation Document database configurations, maintenance routines, recovery steps, and any changes being made. Create technical documentation of recommended solutions.
- Support and Coordination Work with OSCNP and OIT personnel to communicate issues, recovery steps, and impacts. Assist with minor enhancements or database structure adjustments.

