Job Title: Database Administrator / Database Architect (W2 Only)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator / Database Architect to support the VA ICAM IOSS project, which aims to modernize the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) multi-vendor Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) environment.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for database architecture, data modeling, schema design, performance tuning, database administration, and disaster recovery planning and testing. This role will help ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, and availability of databases supporting identity management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain database architectures, schemas, and data models to support identity management applications and platforms.
• Perform logical and physical data modeling, including entity relationship modeling, normalization, and database structure optimization.
• Administer, monitor, and maintain databases to ensure high availability, data integrity, security, and reliability.
• Conduct database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and troubleshooting to improve system efficiency.
• Analyze database workloads, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures.
• Develop and maintain database standards, documentation, data dictionaries, and architectural design specifications.
• Support database capacity planning, scalability, and infrastructure optimization.
• Collaborate with application developers, solution architects, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders to align database solutions with project requirements.
• Support annual Disaster Recovery (DR) testing, including test planning, execution, validation, and documentation of recovery results.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and validating database backup, restoration, replication, and recovery procedures.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, business continuity activities, and root cause analysis of database-related incidents.
• Ensure database solutions align with applicable VA security requirements, data governance standards, and enterprise architecture guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience in Database Administration and Database Management .
• Hands-on experience in Data Modeling , including logical and physical data models, schema design, and entity relationship diagrams.
• Proven expertise in Database Performance Tuning , query optimization, indexing strategies, and database troubleshooting.
• Experience with IT Disaster Recovery processes , including backup and recovery strategies, DR planning, and recovery testing.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, data integrity, normalization, and database design principles.
• Experience monitoring database health, resolving performance issues, and ensuring database availability and reliability.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale identity management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), or ICAM platforms.
• Experience working in federal government, public sector, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with high-availability database architectures, replication, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of database security, access controls, auditing, and sensitive data protection.
• Experience supporting large-scale modernization or system integration initiatives.
• Relevant database certifications are a plus.

Key Skills

• Database and Data Management
• Database Architecture and Administration
• Data Modeling
• Database Schema Design
• Database Performance Tuning
• Query Optimization
• IT Disaster Recovery Process
• Backup and Recovery Management
• Disaster Recovery Testing
• Database High Availability and Reliability
• Data Integrity and Governance
• Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM)