Database Administrator II

Fort Meade, MD, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $140,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Optimization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Storage
  • Server Administration
  • PL/SQL
  • Sybase
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Performance Analysis
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Database Security
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Data Modeling
  • Database Architecture
  • Performance Tuning
  • Database Administration
  • SQL
  • Oracle
  • Database
  • Performance Management
  • Recovery
  • Effective Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • DoD
  • Security+
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Amazon RDS
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Python
  • Scripting
  • CommVault
  • Backup
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Management
  • Microsoft SharePoint

Summary

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $140,000 - $200,000/year

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Database Administrator II role, you will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. You will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to ensure database reliability, performance, and security while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and automation efforts. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who is eager to learn new technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and think creatively to deliver effective database solutions.

Required Skills

SKILLS

  • Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases
  • Establish and maintain database user accounts
  • Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of databases
  • Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
  • Evaluate requirements and recommend appropriate DBMS products
  • Provide server administration support across database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase
  • Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring
  • Develop and enforce policies and procedures for database security and integrity
  • Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure high system performance and availability
  • Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations
  • Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)
  • Oversee monitoring, administration, and performance optimization of database systems, including index development, structural redesign, and data reloading
  • Oversee installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views
  • Lead the administration and adoption of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies

QUALIFICATIONS Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases
  • Experience with index and performance management
  • Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
  • Experience with backup and recovery processes
  • Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission
  • Effective communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
  • Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
  • Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
  • Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn
  • Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
  • Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
  • Experience supporting SharePoint implementations
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  • Dice Id: 91130336
  • Position Id: 771557f5a242a5bbbb5ff272c06af5a4
  • Posted 2 hours ago
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