Junior Database Administrator

About the role

The Junior Database Administrator is expected to implement and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases, conduct performance tuning, review database design, and provide backup recovery and recommendations for enhancements and improvements. They also administer various database systems, develop and enforce standards, and assist in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Administers a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands.
• Oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites.
• Assists Database Designers/Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases and database systems.
• Reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff; creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using products such as Crystal Reports; researches and implements new database and online technology.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance, BS, 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3-5 years; PhD, 0-2 years. One or more of the following DoD 8570 certifications: ComTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA +, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) – foundational RMF exposure.
• Desired Qualifications: Microsoft SQL Server Database Certification (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate – DP-300), MySQL Database Administrator Certification, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate.

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Pay

Target salary range: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00.

Schedule

Non-standard shift.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Varies, low noise level, 20% travel, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting up to 10 pounds, lifting up to 25 pounds, lifting up to 50 pounds, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship, Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance.

Additional Job Information

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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