--- title: 'Database Administrator at Hatch IT' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/database-administrator-hatch-it-washington-tqg0tfsaqdh2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Database Administrator at Hatch IT - **Company:** Hatch IT - **Location:** Washington, DC - **Compensation:** $110k–$120k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hatchit/4b862623-951c-44ae-ad93-7fe5f17efca0 ## Job description hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Database Administrator. See details below: About The Role: Expression is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the ISCOM Division. In this role, you will design, implement, secure, and optimize complex database solutions across both on-premises and cloud-based environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure services. The Database Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of mission-critical database systems that advance NTIA’s mission of secure and efficient communications. This position requires a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, a passion for automation and optimization, and the ability to collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver modern, secure data solutions. Location and Clearance - Washington, DC – Onsite - Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required) - Minimal travel (<10%) About the Company: Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review. Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable Azure database solutions, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB. - Administer, maintain, and optimize both on-premises and cloud-based database environments to ensure peak performance, security, and reliability. - Monitor database performance and proactively optimize queries, indexing, and storage configurations in Azure. - Develop and implement robust backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies to ensure business continuity. - Enforce database security, auditing, and compliance practices in alignment with federal standards and organizational policies. - Leverage Azure-native monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) for proactive monitoring and performance tuning. - Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate database services into CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment strategies. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues and performance bottlenecks. - Develop and enforce standards, procedures, and best practices for database design, use, and maintenance. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers when required. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. - Minimum of 4 years of experience in database engineering, administration, or cloud data solutions. - Expert-level experience with Azure database services including Azure SQL Database, Azure Managed Instance, and Cosmos DB. - Proficiency in T-SQL, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for scripting, automation, and database administration. - Strong understanding of PaaS and IaaS database offerings within Azure. - Proven expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies. - Demonstrated experience implementing database security, auditing, encryption, and compliance controls in cloud environments. - Hands-on experience with backup, restore, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions. - Experience collaborating with DevOps teams on automation and CI/CD workflows. Preferred Qualifications: - Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification. - Prior experience supporting NTIA, Department of Commerce, or other federal civilian agencies. - Familiarity with NoSQL database technologies in Azure (e.g., Cosmos DB, Table Storage). - Experience implementing database security controls and compliance measures aligned with federal standards. - Understanding of hybrid or multi-cloud database strategies. Benefits: Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as: - 401k matching - PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance - Education reimbursement - Complimentary life insurance - Generous PTO and holiday leave - Onsite office gym access - Commuter Benefits Plan ## About Hatch IT ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hatch I.T. is a specialized tech recruiting partner that connects mission-driven startups with engineering, data, and product talent through flexible hiring models. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Tysons, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Tim Winkler (Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Staffing and Recruiting, with a focus on technology roles for startups in defense, healthcare, AI, cybersecurity, and space. - Target customers: B2B – early-stage and high-growth startups, especially those with a national security, healthcare, or dual-use mission. - Mission or purpose statement: "Where talent meets mission" – connecting companies with skilled talent who are deeply aligned with the company’s mission and values. ## Products & Services - **RPO / Embedded Recruiting**: Dedicated recruiters embedded in the client’s culture, managing full-cycle hiring from sourcing to onboarding. - **Contingency Hiring**: Pay-only-when-you-hire model for hard-to-fill roles. - **Contract-to-Hire**: Evaluate talent on the job before committing to a full-time hire. - **Executive Search**: Finding leadership for mission-driven startups. - **Scale**: Technical consulting and recruiting services for high-growth startups. - **Stride**: Technical strategy and consulting for early-stage startups. - **hatchpad**: An online community platform for startup technologists to network, learn, and advance their careers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available (no disclosed funding rounds). - **Key Metric**: 20 employees (down 12% YoY); 94% 1-year retention rate; 28 days average time to hire. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors identified. Partners include startups across defense, healthcare, and cyber sectors. - **Growth Signals**: Active hiring for 5+ roles (Senior Data Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, etc.) with a 25% monthly increase in job postings; expanding remote/hybrid options; offices in the US and distributed team across 6 countries. ## Competitive Advantages - Specialized focus on mission-driven startups (defense, national security, healthcare, AI) – a niche that traditional staffing firms often overlook. - Flexible pricing and engagement models (contingency, contract-to-hire, RPO) tailored to startup budgets. - High retention rates (94%) and fast hiring cycles (28 days) demonstrate effective matching. - Proprietary community (hatchpad) and content (The Hatch Pad newsletter) to attract and engage technologists. ## Strategic Focus - Deepen partnerships within defense, healthcare, AI, and cybersecurity verticals. - Scale the hatchpad community to become a go-to resource for startup technologists. - Maintain a distributed remote/hybrid workforce to access talent globally while supporting clients primarily in the Washington D.C. metro area. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasis on mission alignment, relational (not transactional) approach, and collaborative small-team environment. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid and remote roles available depending on position; some on-site roles in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Reston, VA, and Somerville, MA. - **Perks & Engineering Culture**: Not extensively documented, but employee reviews on LinkedIn rate Work-Life, Compensation, and Culture all at 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews). The company invests in professional community through hatchpad. - **Team**: Small (20–25 employees), with a high proportion of HR and recruiting specialists. Distributed across the US, South Africa, Canada, Romania, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. ## Sources 1. [hatchit.io](https://www.hatchit.io/) 2. [LinkedIn - hatch I.T.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hatch-it) 3. [Built In - hatch I.T.](https://builtin.com/company/hatch-it) 4. [Lever careers page - Hatch IT](https://jobs.lever.co/hatchit) 5. 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