Tidewater is hiring a Database Development & Administration Specialist to support critical DHA data infrastructure under the MFSS contract, ensuring high-performing and secure database systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in database development or administration in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud database technologies such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity compliance frameworks and RMF processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail for database reliability.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level relational databases for healthcare and administrative systems.
• Implement role-based security controls, data encryption, and backup protocols in compliance with DoD standards.
• Optimize database queries, indexing, and performance tuning for maximum efficiency.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies, ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
• Coordinate with software developers on data integrations, system upgrades, and version migrations.
• Conduct regular data audits, health checks, and vulnerability assessments to maintain system integrity.
• Prepare technical documentation, ER diagrams, and data dictionaries for all database assets.