REMOTE - Junior Database Administrator I (Contingent)

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About the Role:

Contract Contingency Notice: This position is contingent upon contract award. Employment offers will be extended only upon successful contract award and client approval. Candidates may be considered and interviewed in advance to support rapid onboarding should the contract be awarded.


What you'll be doing:

This is a remote, full-time position supporting a large federal

healthcare program. You’ll help manage cloud-hosted databases, support data integrations with

external systems, and ensure things run smoothly behind the scenes.

What you’ll bring:

  • 2+ years of experience working with databases in a backend or infrastructure role
  • Solid SQL and basic scripting experience (e.g., Python or Bash)
  • Comfortable working in AWS environment (prefer experience with LiquidBase)
  • Familiarity with APIs, data flows, and backend integrations (REST, SOAP, HL7)
  • Good troubleshooting skills and a desire to learn — especially in a complex, high-

security environment

  • Experience with backups, performance monitoring, and managing data in production

systems

  • Clear communication and documentation skills; able to collaborate with developers,

analysts, and security teams

  • Bonus Qualifications:
  • Exposure to VA systems, healthcare data, or federal environments
  • Experience with Oracle, InterSystems IRIS / HealthShare, or MUMPS
  • Familiarity with DevOps tooling: Git, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of data security standards and PHI/PII handling


Requirements:

  • Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
  • Must be able to attain low-level security clearance


Description as of July 2025


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree

Benefits:

  • Fully remote
  • Annual stipend
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Company Match 401(k) plan
  • Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Wilcore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based

on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information,

national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex

(including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other

legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires

an accommodation during the application process should contact an Wilcore HR representative

to request such an accommodation by emailing hr@wilcore.io

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000

At Wilcore, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment

with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised,

actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

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