Senior Cloud DBA

We are seeking a Senior Cloud DBA to provide senior-level database administration for cloud-hosted workloads, supporting secure provisioning, configuration, monitoring, backup/recovery, and performance in regulated environments. This role partners with cloud and DevSecOps engineers to maintain compliance-aligned database services and documentation while ensuring stability and availability for mission applications.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain cloud-based database platforms within secure environments such as AWS GovCloud, including database provisioning, configuration, monitoring, performance tuning, and availability management to support mission-critical applications.
• Design, implement, and manage database backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions to ensure data integrity, business continuity, and compliance with Federal security and operational requirements.
• Support cloud infrastructure operations through the development and deployment of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions, automation of administrative processes, and optimization of cloud resources to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply security best practices, including STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, access control management, and compliance monitoring across cloud servers, database instances, and supporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, application developers, and cybersecurity teams to support application deployments, troubleshoot complex cloud and database issues, and continuously enhance system performance, security, and operational resilience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 5+ years DBA experience; 3+ years in cloud environments.
• Education Level: High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Clearance Requirements: Must have active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Certification Requirements: DoD 8140 baseline: Security+ CE (or higher). Cloud/database certifications preferred (AWS/Azure as applicable).
• Travel may be required for position.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role: Experience operating in regulated environments; familiarity with STIG/SRG/SCAP compliance workflows.

About Us
Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in E-Verify.

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