Job DescriptionSALARY 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 SkillsSKILLS - 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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