Senior Database Administrator

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Auditing
Client/server
Computer Networking
Database
Database Administration
Database Design
Database Performance Tuning
DoD
IT Project Management
Microsoft SQL Server
Network Engineering
Operating Systems
Oracle
PL/SQL
JCL
Performance Tuning
Quality Control
SQL
Security Clearance
Storage
Systems Design

Job Details

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to administer the computerized databases. The ideal candidate needs to have experience with projecting long-range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function. Highly skilled with designing, creating, and maintaining databases in a client/server environment. You will be required to create instances with the ability to modify control files, redo logs, archive log and other parameters as required. This role will be relied on to provide IT project management guidance/input and expertise for projects and special projects as needed. The position will have a strong focus on performance tuning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
  • Advises users on access to various client/server databases.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases with respect to JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.
  • Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end /back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL).
  • Performs database programming and supports systems design.
  • Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

  • Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5)
  • Must meet 8140 Department of Defense compliance requirements (Security and OS certifications)
  • Five (5) years of progressive experience of database query languages such as Oracle, PL SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.
  • Three (3) years of hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems.
  • Experience also shall include capability to work on various operating systems and additional programming languages.
  • Experience in at least two projects in a large organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scale computer database.
  • Experience implementing Oracle auditing processes including Oracle Unified Auditing.
  • 5-7 years experience with monitoring, analyzing server logs, and configuring additional logging.
  • Experience engaging with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
  • Senior level proficiency in key systems (minimal training required)
  • Must have an extensive knowledge in database performance tuning in both data center and cloud environments (AWS Preferred).
  • Experience administering SQL Server/ DB is a plus.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

  • Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
  • Company provides short and long term disability plans.
  • 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
  • Comprehensive training and development program.
  • 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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