Data Administrator

Data Administrator, based in Herndon, VA A leading enterprise technology organization is looking for a Data Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, security, and performance of enterprise data platforms and database environments. This is a hybrid role based in Herndon, VA , with an expectation of being in the office 3 days per week , subject to business needs.

This role sits at the intersection of database administration, enterprise data management, cloud platforms, and analytics , supporting enterprise data and analytics environments. You'll help ensure data remains accurate, secure, compliant, and accessible to authorized users while supporting data connectivity, governance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience administering relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or similar technologies
• Working knowledge of SQL and database query optimization
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, cloud environments, or analytics technologies
• Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and compliance principles
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Understanding of role-based security and access management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams
• Must be a US Citizen and hold only US citizenship — no dual citizens

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms
• Familiarity with data integration tools and enterprise reporting environments
• Experience administering enterprise analytics platforms, including users, roles, teams, and security settings
• Experience with data connectivity between cloud and on-premises systems
• Familiarity with data modeling and semantic layers
• Experience supporting dashboards, reporting, and analytics environments
• Relevant certifications in database administration, cloud technologies, or data management

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 30% Data Platform & Database Administration
• 25% Performance Monitoring & Optimization
• 20% Security, Access Management & Governance
• 15% Data Integration & Connectivity
• 10% User Support & Documentation

Daily Responsibilities

• Administer user roles, permissions, teams, and security settings across enterprise data platforms
• Monitor database and platform performance and troubleshoot issues
• Support data connectivity between source systems and analytics platforms
• Manage access controls, connections, and governance processes
• Support enterprise reporting, dashboards, analytics, and planning environments
• Assist with data modeling and semantic layer support
• Troubleshoot access, connectivity, and performance issues
• Support backup, recovery, monitoring, and system reliability processes
• Assist analysts, developers, and business users with data-related issues
• Maintain security documentation, access records, and audit support materials
• Help ensure enterprise data remains accurate, secure, compliant, and accessible

The Offer

• Full-time Data Administrator opportunity
• Hybrid schedule — 3 days per week in the Herndon, VA office
• Potential conversion to full-time after approximately 6 months
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid schedule may change based on business needs

Important Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must hold only US citizenship — dual citizens are not eligible
• Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week
• Hybrid schedule may change based on business needs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Posted By: Kendall Whitman