Database Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Database Administrator

Position Summary:

Our company is looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to provide Database Administration support to the client's enterprise network. The DBA is responsible for configuring all databases, including Microsoft SQL databases, throughout the client's application servers. The DBA will also configure SSL access and logging on the devices.

Clearance Eligibility: Active DoD - Top Secret/SCI

Salary: The salary offered will depend on education, certifications, length and relevance of work history, and professional experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with database infrastructure.
• Resolve all database incident tickets escalated from the triage desk, including the administrative activities, and provide a weekly and monthly Database Status Report.
• Provide documentation, guidance, and instruction to the triage desk for the handling of standard network infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• Submit and execute network-related change request tasks.
• Coordinate incident tickets between Tier II and III sections as well as other sections as required.
• Monitor the health of database infrastructure with client-provided event management tools.
• Provide client project support for database infrastructure related technologies.
• Coordinate with other client sections on database issues.
• Support change management process - submit requests through the Change Approval Board and participate in a Change Review Board.
• Escalate product-related database issues to third-party product vendors.
• Implement monitoring tool thresholds and conduct proactive event remediation.
• Provide analysis and remediation for DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for all responsible technologies.
• Create, utilize, and maintain SQL Queries and PowerShell scripts for monitoring and maintenance.
• Provide database documentation to Tier I organizations on the procedures for completing the task.
• Provide system administration on all SQL Servers, supporting SQL installations, patching, and upgrades.
• Maintain the overall health of technologies associated with database infrastructure.
• Follow all ITIL v 3.0 (and later versions) processes as they are applied to the client.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate to users who lack understanding of common technological language/terminology.
• Well-suited for working in a team environment, with good communication skills.
• Aptitude to address negative situations and positively resolve them.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• IAT III certification (CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CSSP) - can be attained within 180 days of hire.
• Professional series certification within the product group technology scope (e.g., MCSE (SQL)).

Background and Experience:

7+ years supporting Microsoft database technology.

Required Technical Skills:

• SQL 2019 or greater
• Technical skills in creating and maintaining PowerBI dashboards
• Windows Server 2019 or greater
• Creating and administering Failover Clusters
• Creating and administering AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• Basic knowledge of PowerShell and CMD scripting languages
• Basic knowledge of using and maintaining objects in Active Directory
• Familiarization with BMC's Remedy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment. Work is generally sedentary but may require movement about the office for up to 10% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Contractor site with 0-10% travel possible.
• Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages.
• Occasional movement of small articles up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Continually operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
• Continually required to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Veterans/Disabled