Database Administrator

We are seeking to hire a Database Administrator to our team!

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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence through employment. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in supporting this impactful mission—helping people unlock their potential, build confidence, and create brighter futures. If you're driven by purpose and inspired by the chance to make a lasting impact, we invite you to be part of a program that changes lives every day.

The Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining, updating, and managing SSA websites, ensuring the reliability, integrity, and security of all web-based data. This role also leads the execution of Optional Task 7—consolidating two existing SSA websites into a unified, accessible, and streamlined platform. The Database Administrator collaborates closely with IT, web development, and content management teams, applying best practices for database optimization, website performance, and federal compliance throughout all maintenance and project phases.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer, monitor, and update all databases supporting SSA program websites, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability.
• Perform regular website maintenance tasks, including updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Lead technical planning and implementation for consolidating two SSA websites into a single, unified site (Optional Task 7).
• Develop and execute migration strategies to ensure seamless content, database, and functionality integration, minimizing service disruptions.
• Design and implement robust database backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align migration and website management with operational goals, SSA standards, and user needs.
• Ensure websites and databases comply with SSA, FISMA, Privacy Act, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Analyze database and website performance, optimize queries, and implement system enhancements as needed.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for all database, website management, and migration activities.
• Provide technical expertise to program managers, IT staff, and content specialists on all aspects of website/database management and consolidation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 5–7 years of relevant experience in database administration, website management, or a related field.
• Proven experience maintaining and optimizing databases supporting high-availability websites.
• Demonstrated expertise leading or participating in website/database migration or consolidation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL) and related scripting.
• Strong understanding of web-based application architectures, content management systems, and integration practices.
• Experience in database security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
• Working familiarity with FISMA, Privacy Act, Section 508, and SSA compliance standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Clearance requirements:

Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a SSA Public Trust clearance