Secret Cleared Database Admin

Post Date

Jun 08, 2026

Location

Suffolk,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

23435
US
Aug 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Operator

Req #

SDG-8c870caa-8841-4330-9bf2-8738cd5d8181

Pay Rate

$54 - $67 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a database administrator to support a large government customer.This position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of enterprise Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments supporting operational and business applications.
The successful candidate will provide database administration services across multiple environments, ensuring database reliability, security, and performance while supporting cybersecurity compliance requirements, disaster recovery planning, and system modernization initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities include:
• Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL database environments.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and performance.
• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design, implement, and maintain backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
• Configure and support high-availability solutions including clustering, failover, and replication technologies.
• Implement and maintain database security controls, auditing, and access management.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance activities and cybersecurity initiatives.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Active Secret Clearance
IAT II or higher
5+ years of experience administering an enterprise database environment
Strong Experience with Microsoft SQL
Strong Experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Experience with database security administration and access controls.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.