Database Administrator Jobs in District of Columbia

A Database Administrator (DBA) plays a crucial role in the technology industry by managing, securing, and taking care of the database systems. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the database systems, ensuring that the data is available, protected from loss and corruption, and easily accessible when needed. They also oversee the performance, integrity, and security of databases, and develop, manage, and test back-up and recovery plans. Additionally, they ensure that the database's storage and archiving procedures work correctly and participate in strategic planning related to the organizations' database systems.

To become a successful Database Administrator, one must possess an array of important skills such as problem-solving, communication, understanding of structured query language (SQL), and familiarity with database design and data modeling. They should have a good understanding of database management system software and knowledge of both physical and logical database design. Certifications like Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft SQL Server database certifications, or IBM DB2 database certification are highly valuable in this field. Prior job roles that could lead to a DBA position include Database Developer, Data Analyst, or Systems Administrator.

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SQL DBA Administrator

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 hours ago

Infosys is seeking a skilled, dedicated, and proactive SQL Database Administrator with strong interpersonal and technical skills....

Integration/Data Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 hours ago

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions...

Tier 3 Database Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 14 hours ago

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Tier 3 Database Engineer to join a high-impact federal cybersecurity and data engineering program located in Washington, DC through 100% full onsite presence,...

Supervisory IT Specialist - Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure Services (ECIS)

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

, security patching, server windows and linux operating systems, infrastructure hardware support, and enterprise load balancing services....

SAP Business Objects Data Services (BODS) Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance...

SAP Business Objects Data Services (BODS) Senior Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance...

Lead Marketing Database Analyst

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Remote Work

IT Specialist - Mid

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Highlights: This position supports an exciting mission with FBI’s CJIS where the candidate will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and gain skills & expertise that...

Jr. Database Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Security and Compliance Support Implement database security controls following established policies Assist with FISMA compliance documentation and audit preparation Support data masking and encryption...

Oracle DBA

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Job Summary : We are seeking an experienced Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize critical production databases in a secure and highly available environment...

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

security measures, including user access control and encryption Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency Able to handle database migrations and...

Sr. ETL Developer

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Infojini Consulting is a full service IT consulting, services, and staffing firm with offices in Secaucus, NJ. Infojini Consulting is recognized as one of the fastest growing...

Senior Database Engineer TS Clearance Required

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Keywords: Database engineer, database specialist, software engineer, database engineering, database, SQL, query management, query, queries, PL/SQL, database administrator, database admin, database design...

Senior Lead Server Engineer

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

The Senior Lead Server Engineer who will provide technical leadership on major Datacenter tasks or infrastructure assignments and establish goals and plans that meet program/project objectives....

PeopleSoft Server/Database Administrator

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

The Server/Database Administrator will work on upgrading PeopleSoft application from Image 21 to Image 52....

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Database Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Databases: Relational Databases and SQL
This course is one of five self-paced courses on the topic of Databases, originating as one of Stanford's three inaugural massive open online courses released in the fall of 2011. The original...
NoSQL Databases
Build a foundation of the four NoSQL (non-relational) databases: Document-oriented, Key-Value Pair, Column-oriented, and Graph. This NoSQL database course provides you with an introduction,...
NoSQL Database Basics
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of NoSQL, including the four key non-relational database categories. By the end of the course you will have hands-on skills for working with MongoDB,...

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Salary for Database Administrator Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Database Administrators in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.5%
Master's Degree
36.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Database Administrators in District of Columbia
2-4 years
31.5%
4-6 years
22.0%
10+ years
15.6%
1-2 years
15.6%
Less than 1 year
8.1%
6-8 years
7.4%



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