Database Administrator, Senior at LCG, Inc.

• Job Location Bethesda, MD
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid) (2 Days Onsite - May increase as Client needs may change) Position Title: Database Administer, Senior Clearance: Public Trust Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support our federal client at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

As a key member of the Information Technology Branch (ITB), you will play a critical role in supporting the Institute’s scientific, clinical, and administrative programs.

In this position, you will design, maintain, secure, and optimize databases that drive clinical research systems, electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, business applications, and internal IT services.

You will work in a complex, multi-platform environment—including Windows, Linux, on-premise infrastructure, and cloud systems (e.g., Azure)—while collaborating closely with system administrators, developers, clinical investigators, research staff, and information security teams.

This role combines traditional DBA responsibilities , clinical data system support (OpenClinica/LibreClinica) , and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced research setting.

Key Responsibilities Database Administration & Operations Install, configure, and administer relational database systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) across on-premises and cloud environments.

Monitor database health and performance; optimize queries, indexes, and configurations to ensure high availability and responsiveness.

Implement and manage backup, restoration, and disaster recovery strategies aligned with client's security and data retention requirements.