Database Administrator - Senior
Location
Hampton, VA | United States
Job description
Database Administrator
S2Technologies, LLC is looking for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) who will be responsible for the development, performance, integrity, and security of the database systems.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ingests raw data on the system database. Creates architectural diagrams. Supports applications on databases including at a minimum Oracle and SQL databases including the development, maintenance, and operations through oversight and support database tasks for databases used by legacy, client/server, and web-based applications configuration, administration, troubleshooting, incident/problem support, and patching.
Responsibilities: Database Management:
- Monitor database performance, conduct regular performance tuning, and optimize queries for maximum efficiency.
- Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related tools.
- Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data reliability and minimize downtime.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as database backups, index rebuilding, and statistics gathering.
- Manage and optimize government databases to ensure the availability and reliability of critical organizational [website] actual and future ETL processes to ensure optimization and best practices.
- Apply any coding recommendations and optimizations.
Data Security and Compliance:
- Develop and implement data security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect sensitive DoD information.
Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting:
- Identify and resolve database performance issues like slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention.
- Conduct database capacity planning to anticipate future storage and performance needs.
- Implement and maintain database monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of database systems, including schema, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- For management and stakeholders, generate regular reports on database performance, usage, and security compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field or Master's degree with an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
- Minimum 10 years of proven work experience as a Senior Database Administrator, specifically in the DoD Environment
- Strong knowledge of database management systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle Databases
- Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
- Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure.
Security Requirements
- Must possess TS/SCI clearance at the time of hire.
- DoD 8570.01m Certification required (IAT-1) Security+
S2Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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Salary
$130k - $185k
