Database Administrator - MON / TUES OFF DAYS

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for multiple Database Administrator positions to support our customer, USPS's Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group.

The NCT is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure. NCT enhances the postal network by implementing network segmentation to mitigate cybersecurity risks and improve performance. The NCT department manages local area, wireless, and wide area network connections for over 32,000 USPS facilities, including data center, internet, cloud, and business partner networks. NCT also manages the Postal Service's cloud services and data center infrastructure, which includes more than 24,000 servers, 110 petabytes of storage, and multiple cloud provider services to enable applications. The team keeps the digital networks across the USPS landscape and compute infrastructures for applications running securely and reliably 24 / 7.

This position is located in various areas within the United States and will be a full remote position.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to perform complex functional activities in support of Oracle RDBMS products and services, including upgrade, installation and maintenance of Oracle RDBMS products in a complex production environment. They should be able to diagnose and resolve complex problems in an Oracle RDBMS environment. They should also have strong working knowledge and ability with UNIX and / or Microsoft Windows operating systems, as well as other database technologies such as Postgres, NoSQL, SQL and Cassandra DB.

• Provide day-to-day incident and deployment support of multiple database technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, which includes on-site and remote administration, user support, performance monitoring and tuning, and capacity planning.
• Manage incident response via the USPS ServiceNow application in accordance with the published USPS Change Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed server environment.
• Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed database environment.
• Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, including maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed middleware environment.
• Develop growth plans as needed to ensure the hosting environment can support the projected growth of the application environment.
• Develop and implement procedures that support proactive problem detection and avoidance, including disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Create and maintain project plans as necessary in accordance with US Postal Service standards and keep USPS management informed of critical failures or potential missed milestones.
• Work with Program Manager, Project Managers, Engineering staff, USPS staff and vendors to manage projects, drive outcomes and lead teams.
• Analyze and resolve complex hardware and software problems.
• Assist USPS development community to perform tests and implement software, adds, and changes.
• Develop and implement operational management processes and procedures.
• Track inventory and provide documentation required for deploying servers.
• Use alert monitoring tools chosen by USPS Management.
• Use systems management and software distribution tools chosen by USPS Management.
• Use security management systems and facilitate backups and restores of data and application code.
• Escalate unusual or unexpected findings to USPS.
• Provide reports to users and managers of systems status on an as-requested basis.
• Provide weekly status reports and maintain hours worked on projects.
• Use change and case management procedures as required.
• Provide action plans for resolution of faults detected.
• Perform isolation testing of problem equipment and / or software.
• Provide documentation of all solutions to problems and document all application guidelines and issues.
• Provide reports to USPS Management to share solutions found.
• Provide and implement escalation processes and / or procedures.
• Follow the appropriate quality assurance program chosen by USPS Management.
• Provide on-site system or application support for deployment / installation as required.
• Track inventory and document required for deploying servers.
• Interact with all USPS functional groups to accomplish objectives.
• Create and edit computer-based documentation and trouble ticket systems to document equipment configurations, track changes and problems, and compile performance data.
• Perform assistance, training and information sharing to users and other administrators.
• Maintain leadership qualities and attitude in keeping with USPS standards.

Shift information

Shift work hours : Candidate must be open to shift work or specify which shift is highly preferred.

Group 3 will cover 3 shifts with MON / TUES off days

1st shift 7AM-3 : 30PM

2nd shift 3 : 00PM-11 : 30PM

3rd shift 11 : 00PM-7 : 30AM

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required : Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain and maintain US Postal Service Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers—people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect :

Employee Perks

GovCIO offers a range of perks and benefits to support personal and professional well-being, beyond standard health benefits, including :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

Compensation

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment; base pay offered may vary based on factors such as location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Total compensation may include other elements discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position." GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation programs at any time.

Posted Salary Range

USD 98,506.40 - USD 126,405.90 / Yr.

Location

US-Remote

ID

2025-6409

Category

Data Services

Position Type

Full-Time

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