Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

This position is for a near-term opportunity

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team supporting the Field Maintenance Command and Control (FMxC2) application. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical mission operations within the Air Force, ensuring the security, reliability, and efficiency of essential database systems that support logistics and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal database performance and security in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and maintain database environments supporting FMxC2.
• Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and performance.
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery activities.
• Implement database security controls and access management.
• Troubleshoot database performance and operational issues.
• Support database maintenance, upgrade, migration, and modernization activities.
• Develop and maintain database administration documentation and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with security, auditing, and operational requirements.
• Support database performance tuning and optimization activities.
• Collaborate with developers supporting COBOL, C#, and related application technologies.
• Support database availability requirements for enterprise applications and system integrations.
• Collaborate with database engineers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of database administration experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise relational database environments.
• Experience with database installation, configuration, maintenance, and patch management.
• Experience with backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
• Experience implementing database security controls and access management.
• Experience supporting database upgrades, migrations, or modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with SQL and database query optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Local to Montgomery, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting FMxC2.
• Experience supporting Air Force logistics, maintenance, readiness, sustainment, or operational systems.
• Experience supporting DoD or Air Force programs.
• Experience supporting databases utilized by COBOL and C# based enterprise applications.
• Experience implementing STIGs and database security controls.
• Experience supporting cloud-hosted database environments and modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting database performance optimization and availability improvements.
• SAFe Agile experience or certification.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Citizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) 
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program

Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.

Additional information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.