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Public Trust
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Database
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
OVERVIEW:
As a Database Administrator, you will design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable database systems that meet customer requirements. You will support a variety of database-related tasks, including performance tuning, data modeling, query optimization, and disaster recovery planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring database security compliance, and providing expertise to enhance data management processes.
GENERAL DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CLEARANCE:
As a Database Administrator, you will design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable database systems that meet customer requirements. You will support a variety of database-related tasks, including performance tuning, data modeling, query optimization, and disaster recovery planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring database security compliance, and providing expertise to enhance data management processes.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Design, develop, and maintain database systems to ensure data integrity, reliability, and scalability.
- Perform database administration tasks, including installation, configuration, backups, and recovery operations.
- Optimize database performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks in queries and system configuration.
- Manage database access and security, adhering to DoD and organizational policies.
- Create and maintain database documentation, including schemas, processes, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with development and engineering teams to design and implement efficient database solutions.
- Perform data modeling to align with business requirements and system functionality.
- Monitor and analyze database systems to ensure high availability and performance.
- Develop and test disaster recovery and continuity plans for databases.
- Utilize database tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex database issues.
- Implement and maintain compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks.
- Provide database support and troubleshooting during production incidents and outages.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 6-8 years of experience in database administration or related fields.
- Proficiency in database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Strong knowledge of database optimization techniques, query performance tuning, and indexing strategies.
- Experience with DoD 8570 compliance and Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification.
- Familiarity with database security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).
- Experience developing and executing data backup, recovery, and archiving processes.
- Strong understanding of data modeling and relational database concepts.
- Ability to analyze database issues and identify efficient solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation is a plus.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across functional teams.
CLEARANCE:
- TS/SCI minimum
group id: 90943786
