<p>We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance optimization of enterprise databases. This role supports mission‑critical data platforms across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL environments—both on‑premises and in the cloud.</p><p>The ideal candidate is highly skilled in managing large, high‑availability MySQL and PostgreSQL environments, experienced in SQL Server and Oracle administration, and adept at driving automation, architecture planning, and operational excellence across multiple database systems.</p><p>You will work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize performance, streamline deployments, and ensure seamless data operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Database Platform Administration</p><ul><li>Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS)</li><li>Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure</li><li>Administer SQL Server clustering, replication, and high‑availability solutions</li><li>Manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases in high‑availability, large‑scale environments</li><li>Maintain Oracle databases, including RAC, Data Guard, OEM, and RMAN backup strategies</li></ul><p>Performance, Reliability & Monitoring</p><ul><li>Monitor and maintain database performance, integrity, and security</li><li>Analyze query execution plans and optimize SQL queries</li><li>Identify and resolve deadlocks and slow‑running queries</li><li>Perform index tuning, statistics updates, and consistency checks</li><li>Utilize monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Performance Monitor, OEM, shell scripts)</li></ul><p>Upgrades, Migrations & Patching</p><ul><li>Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations</li><li>Support on‑premises to Azure migrations</li><li>Manage Azure Managed Instances and cloud‑based databases (Azure, AWS RDS, EC2)</li><li>Implement DR testing, backups, restorations, and failover validation</li></ul><p>Security & Compliance</p><ul><li>Apply database security measures including TDE, auditing, and access controls</li><li>Ensure compliance with STIG, encryption, and regulatory standards</li><li>Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, and audit trails</li></ul><p>Documentation & Reporting</p><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive database documentation including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and change logs</li><li>Generate reports for performance metrics, growth trends, capacity planning, and utilization</li></ul><p>Operational Support</p><ul><li>Provide Tier 3 support for database‑related incidents</li><li>Participate in on‑call rotations</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve platform‑level and integration‑level issues</li></ul>
<p>The Senior Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will ensure that the platform is scalable, highly available, secure, and cost-efficient. As a senior member of the team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, security teams, and development teams, to implement cutting-edge cloud solutions that meet business requirements and enhance overall operational performance.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, forward-thinking team, leveraging the latest in cloud technologies to optimize the platform, automate processes, and ensure a robust, enterprise-grade cloud environment. This work is located onsite in the DC area.</p><p><strong>A public trust is required for this role.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure Storage).</li><li>Collaborate with business units and technical teams to understand requirements and design cloud solutions that align with business needs and IT strategy.</li><li>Architect cloud solutions to ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization in a multi-cloud or hybrid environment.</li><li>Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance, scalability, and security of cloud-hosted applications.</li><li>Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Azure DevOps.</li><li>Implement security best practices for cloud resources, including encryption, identity and access management (IAM), firewall configuration, and network security.</li><li>Use tools like Azure Security Center to monitor vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and security events.</li><li>Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of cloud applications and infrastructure updates using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Jenkins.</li><li>Automate infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling to optimize operations and reduce manual intervention.</li><li>Drive the adoption of DevOps and automation practices across the organization to accelerate development cycles and improve platform reliability.</li><li>Monitor the health and performance of cloud resources using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other monitoring tools.</li><li>Perform ongoing tuning and optimization of cloud resources to improve system performance and minimize operational costs.</li><li>Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues related to cloud-based applications and services.</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, automation processes, and troubleshooting procedures.</li></ul>
<p>Are you a seasoned professional passionate about information security and compliance? A national leading consulting firm is seeking an <strong>ISO Lead Certified Senior Manager</strong> to take a pivotal role in their Risk Consulting Practice. You’ll lead a team dedicated to providing top-tier advisory and attestation services for ISO 27001 compliance, helping clients streamline their processes, strengthen their security posture, and align with international standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment that offers challenging projects, leadership opportunities, and strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Your role will bring variety and impact, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Business Development:</strong> Identify new opportunities, create client proposals, and contribute to thought leadership in the ISO space.</li><li><strong>Client Delivery:</strong> Oversee scheduling, client interactions, and the completion of consulting and attestation projects with a focus on quality and professional standards.</li><li><strong>Compliance Excellence:</strong> Ensure workpapers adhere to methodology and standards while juggling multiple client engagements and maintaining precision.</li><li><strong>Risk Awareness:</strong> Stay on top of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and changes in regulations, providing recommendations for compliance updates.</li><li><strong>Strategic Reporting:</strong> Present system performance and risk analyses to client leadership with actionable improvement plans.</li><li><strong>Leadership & Mentorship:</strong> Guide and support junior team members, helping them grow their skills and confidence.</li><li><strong>Training Initiatives:</strong> Help clients implement information security awareness programs across their organizations.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can showcase your expertise, build client relationships, and lead a team of talented professionals, this position offers tremendous growth potential. You’ll be working in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning while tackling impactful challenges.</p><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>Interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity? Take action today! <strong>Reach out to Jim Meade at Robert Half or connect with him on LinkedIn.</strong> We look forward to connecting with you and discussing how you can leverage your skills and experience in this role.</p>
<p>We are seeking a mid-level Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer with strong, hands-on experience across cloud administration, automation, system integration, and application support. This role supports production GCP environments and participates in cloud migration initiatives, including on-premises to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations.</p><p><br></p><p>This position prioritizes real-world, operational experience over certifications. While Google Cloud certifications are valued, demonstrated hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, migrating, and supporting GCP workloads in production environments carries significantly more weight.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms is a strong plus but not a strict requirement for candidates with a proven track record of strong GCP engineering experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GCP Administration & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support GCP organizations, folders, projects, and billing</li><li>Manage IAM roles, service accounts, and access controls using least-privilege principles</li><li>Configure and maintain VPC networks, firewall rules, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity</li><li>Monitor platform health using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting</li><li>Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis</li></ul><p>Support environments across development, test, staging, and production</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cloud Migration & Modernization</strong></p><ul><li>Support cloud migration initiatives, including:</li><li>On-premises to Google Cloud migrations</li><li>Cloud-to-cloud migrations (e.g., AWS or Azure to GCP)</li><li>Assist with: Migration planning and execution, Workload and dependency analysis, Data, application, and infrastructure migrations</li><li>Support cutovers, post-migration stabilization, and optimization</li></ul><p>Help modernize legacy workloads into cloud-native or hybrid architectures</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Integration & Platform Engineering</strong></p><ul><li>Integrate GCP services with enterprise systems such as:</li><li>Identity platforms (Google Workspace, Active Directory, SSO)</li><li>CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling</li><li>SaaS and internal applications</li><li>Support API-based and event-driven integrations using REST and Pub/Sub</li><li>Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams</li><li>Assist with hybrid and multi-cloud integration patterns</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Application & Development Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist development teams with: Environment provisioning, Deployment pipelines, Performance and reliability tuning</li><li>Review cloud architectures for scalability, resilience, security, and cost</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Data & Analytics (Strong Plus)</strong></p><ul><li>Support data platforms such as: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Dataflow</li><li>Assist with data ingestion pipelines and analytics workloads</li><li>Understand basic data governance, access controls, and performance tuning</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Stevensville, Maryland. This role involves managing payroll processes and accounts payable tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management and vendor coordination, along with exceptional organizational skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll for approximately 25 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Submit certified payroll reports to comply with state wage and fringe requirements.<br>• Handle accounts payable by tracking incoming invoices, assigning appropriate codes, and processing weekly payments.<br>• Oversee vendor management, including maintaining accurate records and resolving payment inquiries.<br>• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and requirements.<br>• Collaborate with team members to improve payroll and accounts payable processes.<br>• Generate regular reports and documentation to support financial audits and internal reviews.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.<br>• Monitor and address discrepancies or errors in payroll or accounts payable systems.
<p>We are seeking a skilled Junior Salesforce Administrator to assist in managing and optimizing our Salesforce platform while supporting data analytics. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to enhance processes, enable users, and promote a data-driven culture. This role will also support system implementations, integrations, and user training.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain user permissions, workflows, automation, and overall platform integrity.</li><li>Support Salesforce implementations, including data migration, system integration, and user training.</li><li>Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, and Operations to gather requirements and deliver automation and reporting solutions.</li><li>Partner with the Continuous Improvement team on Salesforce enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Conduct user training sessions, create documentation, and drive adoption of Salesforce tools and processes.</li><li>Build and maintain reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making and provide organizational insights.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Data Center Technician (Field Analyst) (Evening Shift)</strong></p><p><strong>Locations:</strong> Ashburn, VA and/or Manassas, VA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Tuesday–Saturday, <strong>5:00 PM – 1:00 AM</strong></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>This role supports day-to-day <strong>data center operations (DCO)</strong> and infrastructure projects across Ashburn and Manassas facilities. The ideal candidate has <strong>end-to-end data center experience</strong>, in a variety of functions, and is comfortable working hands-on while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. The candidate must be able to work late hours and weekend shift, which will be defined and confirmed before the start of the contract to hire opportunity. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform cradle-to-grave infrastructure work: copper and fiber cabling (Cat5/6), rack & stack, testing, troubleshooting, and decommissioning</li><li>Support power events, capacity management, and new data center build-outs</li><li>Coordinate vendors, electrical contractors, and internal stakeholders</li><li>Create, track, and close infrastructure tickets and documentation</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Onsite – Rockville, MD <strong>or</strong> Bluemont, VA</p><p>(Some travel required between sites)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a qualified, customer‑focused Tier 2 Deskside / Systems Technician to provide 24x7x365 operational IT support in a secure, enterprise environment. This role supports end users through on‑site deskside assistance, system administration tasks, and coordination with senior technical teams. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, communicates effectively with end users, and demonstrates strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Onsite / Limited Remote Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for on‑site deskside support, including break/fix and operational activities for desktop and laptop systems</li><li>Deploy, configure, and support Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices in a non‑disruptive manner</li><li>Provide Tier 2 support and partner with Tier 3 teams for escalations, changes, and upgrades</li><li>Support IT operations during practice, mock, and live continuity (DR/COOP) exercises</li><li>Communicate clearly with end users and project stakeholders, providing timely status updates</li><li>Perform configuration and deployment of laptops, desktops, thin clients, and mobile devices</li><li>Assist with procurement, deployment, tracking, and disposal of hardware and software assets</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation and update records in the ITSM system</li></ul><p> <strong>Systems & Operations Support</strong></p><ul><li>Support a high‑availability enterprise environment, following best practices for redundancy and virtualization</li><li>Perform routine system maintenance including software updates, backups, and recovery tasks</li><li>Review systems regularly for critical patches, security updates, and readiness for exercises or threat events</li><li>Provide on‑call after‑hours support when required for production system issues</li><li>Document all work in ServiceNow, meeting time‑to‑resolution and documentation standards</li><li>Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and collaborate with leadership when solutions are unclear</li><li>Act as on‑site technical “hands” for remote network or systems support activities</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Lead Azure System Engineer to design, implement, and manage robust Azure infrastructure solutions in line with organizational objectives. Based in Reston, Virginia, this role focuses on optimizing system performance, ensuring platform security, and driving innovation through cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud engineering and a proactive approach to solving complex technical challenges.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Architect and manage resilient Azure infrastructure solutions tailored to business needs.<br>• Ensure high system availability, resource efficiency, and robust security across diverse environments.<br>• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform and Bicep.<br>• Collaborate with teams to integrate hybrid solutions bridging on-premises and cloud resources.<br>• Monitor and enhance the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of Azure environments.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced system and network issues escalated by support teams.<br>• Stay updated on Azure innovations and incorporate new features into organizational processes.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams and technical records.<br>• Work with M365, Intune, and Identity & Access Management solutions to support system integration.
Job Functions:<br>· Manages infrastructure installation requests from initiation to closure<br>· Reports to the Infrastructure Manager. <br>· Supports building Power Downs/Single Sided Events.<br>· Certify infrastructure network connections and peripherals prior to handing off to DCS.<br>· Interface with the BAU team to provide any additional infrastructure<br>· Interface with the BU’s, Hines engineering.<br>· Coordinates work requests with electrical contractor to ensure all Service Levels are met.<br>· Provides detailed estimates of assigned projects, documents requirements through direct communication with other members of IT or Project Management team as well as interpretation of schematics and drawings.<br>· Create Tickets/TCMs & monitor for approval, Closeout/Cancel them once work is complete.<br>· Coordinate power remediation from start to completion.<br>· Assist with rack level capacity management and MOA monitoring.<br>· Participate in any and all meetings pertaining to BAU or projects INF work.<br>· Provides Root Cause Analysis reports regarding power issues.<br>· Coordinate the Infrastructure Installs including but not limited to the following:<br>• Survey for Power installs.<br>• Infrastructure & Rack installs.<br>• Survey for Infrastructure Cabling (Fiber and copper).<br>• New Data Center Build-outs.<br> <br>· Equipment Procurement:<br>• Responsible for the ordering of all infrastructure materials.<br>• Responsible for tracking Purchase Orders.<br>• Tracking Infrastructure Stock.
<p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior IT Recruiter to support high-volume hiring during a large-scale vendor-to-FTE conversion and upcoming IT hiring initiatives. This role will support full-cycle recruiting for technical and IT support roles while also providing administrative and onboarding assistance. The ideal candidate brings experience working in fast-paced environments, excellent communication skills, and a passion for connecting technology professionals with meaningful opportunities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support full-cycle recruiting for IT positions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and facilitating offers</li><li>Assist with high-volume vendor-to-FTE conversion hiring initiatives</li><li>Manage candidate pipelines within Workday, ensuring data accuracy and timely workflow progression</li><li>Coordinate and support onboarding activities; greet and assist new hires onsite every Monday</li><li>Represent the organization at citywide and department-hosted hiring events, including a major hiring event in March</li><li>Maintain strong candidate communication to ensure an exceptional hiring experience</li><li>Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities</li><li>Track recruiting metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Support diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring goals and best practices</li><li>Assist with scheduling, documentation, eligibility verification, and other recruiting operations tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of IT recruiting experience</li><li>Experience supporting full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment</li><li>Strong administrative, organizational, and process management skills</li><li>Experience using Workday Recruiting or similar applicant tracking systems</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills with comfort in public-facing interactions</li><li>Ability to work onsite every Monday; flexibility for hybrid schedule otherwise</li></ul><p><br></p>
