Database Administrator

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By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a Database Administrator to support the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Database Administrator will play a key role in cloud migration and modernization initiatives, supporting the transition of legacy database systems to AWS and Azure environments. Responsibilities will include database performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, partitioning, replication, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, monitoring, and troubleshooting.  

Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is $150,000 - 160,000 annually. Kentro determines compensation by evaluating current government contracting and commercial market conditions, as well as the role’s specific requirements. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and security clearance level, where applicable.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability. 

Database Administration & Engineering

• Administer, configure, optimize, and support CFPB databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Amazon RDS, and Redshift.
• Perform database performance tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, query optimization, storage optimization, and replication configuration.
• Ensure cloud‑native scalability, fault tolerance, and multi‑AZ, multi‑zone architectures for database reliability and automation.

Cloud & Migration Support

• Support migration of legacy and on‑premise database systems to Azure or AWS cloud environments (Azure SQL, RDS, Aurora, Redshift, S3).
• Maintain and enhance AWS Transit Gateways and cloud networking components related to database access and security.
• Execute data migration processes using tools such as AWS DMS, DataSync, S3 transfer, ETL pipelines, and workflow orchestration platforms (Airflow, Step Functions).

Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Operations

• Implement monitoring for performance, availability, and data health using tools like CloudWatch, Splunk, and cloud SDKs.
• Lead troubleshooting of database performance issues, connectivity problems, replication failures, and data integrity concerns.
• Provide timely response to operational issues including outages, degradations, and incident support for mission-critical CFPB applications.

Backup, Recovery & DR

• Manage backup/archiving solutions, restore testing, DR planning, and quarterly DR scenario execution ensuring compliance with CFPB guidelines.

Data Governance, Security & Compliance

• Implement access controls, roles, permissions, encryption, and auditing in alignment with CFPB Cybersecurity, Privacy, and NIST/FedRAMP requirements.
• Conduct routine security scanning, vulnerability remediation, patching, and maintenance of database servers.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity and Privacy teams to ensure compliance with data policies, controls, and SLAs.

Change Management & Documentation

• Manage database changes through CFPB’s change control process including ServiceNow change requests and CCB approvals.
• Document database environment configurations, migration steps, operating procedures, and SOPs.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Support developers, analysts, and business users with database access, query support, and data troubleshooting.
• Work with Data Architects and Senior Data Engineers to align database structures with enterprise architecture, lakehouse design, and analytical data models.
• Contribute to ETL/ELT pipeline efforts and partner with ETL developers during large-scale data integration projects.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer in multi-cloud environments
• Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL, or related enterprise databases.
• Strong SQL expertise including tuning, indexing, partitioning, and advanced query optimization.
• Experience administering cloud databases (AWS RDS, Aurora, Redshift) and cloud data platforms.
• Experience with large system data migrations.
• Experience supporting ETL pipelines, data migrations, and high-volume data operations.
• Experience with backup/restore processes, DR planning, and replication.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure SQL, AWS DMS, DataSync, Lambda, S3, EC2, CloudFormation/Terraform.
• Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or cloud-scale analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting data lake/lakehouse architectures.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53/171, FedRAMP, and federal security baselines.
• Experience supporting container workloads (Kubernetes, EKS).
• Certifications: AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Databricks, or related.
• Experience with networking protocols as related to ETL and data loading activities.

Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance 
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
  • If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully. 

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

To apply to Kentro Positions- Please click on the job link and then click the blue “Apply” button at the top right of Job Description. Please upload your resume and complete all the application steps. You must fully submit the application for Kentro to consider you for a position.  If you need alternative application methods, please email careers@kentro.us and request assistance.  

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us.  

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