• Postgres Database Administrator
• Washington, DC

Acentia is a premier provider of technology and management solutions that provides state-of-the-art lifecycle information technology (IT) services to Health, Government, and Commercial IT clients.

At Acentia, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can do important, purposeful work and be rewarded for individual and team success.

You will work among the best and brightest in the industry. You will be a part of an organization dedicated to advancing your career and one that embraces participation and rewards achievement. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the mission they support and are committed to the customers they serve.

Acentia is seeking a Database Administrator to join our team.

Responsibilities to include (but be limited to) the following:

• Demonstrated experience developing SDLC system documentation
• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
• Create or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.
• Perform database transaction and security audits.
• Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels.
• Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
• Perform IIS website configuration, troubleshooting and support.
• Respond to and resolve web front end access, connectivity and performance issues
• Shift work supporting daily operations of web and database servers

Minimum Experience:

• 7 years of experience which includes IT systems architecture
• 3+ years of experience with business architecture, operational architecture, process modeling, strategic planning, and capacity management is a plus
• Practical experience in applying data visualization design and techniques
• Relational database knowledge and experience using PostgreSQL and other Relational databases
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture
• Working knowledge with System Development Lifecycle development process

Technical Experience Required:

Candidates should have experience in the following areas and be able to demonstrate exceptional competence - in one or more of the following technologies:

• Unix Systems
• Postgres
• Kettle
• Apache
• PHP
• Python
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows SQL 2005/2008

Should understand and be comfortable with the following concepts:

• ITIL    
• Configuration Management
• Release Management
• Change Management
• Microsoft Active Directory 2008
• COOP and Disaster Recovery
• Backup and Recovery Strategy

Skills and Qualities:

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical executives and managers
• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to deal with ambiguous situations on a consistent basis
• Ability to prepare technical documents, technical presentations, and provide significant input in technical document review
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Ability to work well independently or in a team setting

Clearance:

• Must undergo and successfully attain the following security investigation: Background Investigation (BI)
• Must successfully clear a Credit Check

To learn about our company history, goals and team members go to www.acentia.com.

• Please no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates; this position is W-2 only.
• Relocation will not be offered.
• EEO/AA employer. Female, minority, veterans and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for 5C.

If you want the distinction and benefits that come with being employed by a world-class organization that offers you the opportunity to support critical programs essential to the continued safety and prosperity of the United States, while allowing for personal and professional growth, then we would like to hear from you….

For more details about Acentia, follow this link http://youtu.be/s8zfxHx3TNM or visit our website www.acentia.com to learn more!