Database Administration, Level 2

About the role

Administers, maintains, and ensures the integrity, security, and availability of multiple database systems. Responsibilities include disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of database(s)
• Establish and maintain database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Evaluate requirements and recommend available DBMS products
• Provide server administration with Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE database products
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring of data
• Develop policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the database(s)
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities via prototype database implementations
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)
• Direct the monitoring, administration, and performance optimization of database systems, including developing/changing database indices, redesigning database structure, and reloading data
• Direct the installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views
• Direct the administration and use of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for the degree)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with an appropriate current polygraph is required
• Ability to receive privileged access rights

Benefits

• Employer-paid health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement plan (401k, IRA) with a generous employer match
• Life insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program