IT Database Administrator

SOSi is seeking a highly qualified IT Database Specialist to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA to support our government customer. The IT Database Specialist will perform as a technical expert in the area of database management and administration to support the operation, maintenance, and modification of the ARIMS family of applications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement solutions to complex database problems requiring originality and ingenuity.

• Serve as a technical specialist in application software and information management or as a systems integration generalist.

• Ensure compliance with Army software requirements, maintaining system integrity with only Army-approved software.

• Provide expert knowledge and support for GOTS applications, including ARIMS and its associated systems and infrastructure.

• Liaise with various groups within the Contractor and partner companies to facilitate integrated and cohesive solutions.

• Proactively update and advise Government IT personnel on possible solutions to technical issues.

• Troubleshoot technical problems related to application software, technical information management, systems integration, and GOTS applications.

• Act as a liaison with other groups inside the program.

• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in engineering, scientific, technical, or business management disciplines from an accredited college or university.

• A minimum of 7 years of specialized database experience ideally in an area relevant to Army Records Management.

• An active in scope Secret security clearance.

• Proficiency in GOTS applications and systems, especially ARIMS, and familiarity with its technical infrastructure, including Microsoft SQL and CA SiteMinder.

• Demonstrated capability to apply extensive expertise as a technical specialist or systems integration generalist.

• Must have demonstrated the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in multiple formats.

• Must possess baseline and computing environment certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications related to database management, such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database Administrator.

• Experience with cloud-based database technologies and services.

• Prior experience in a government or military IT environment, particularly related to record management.

• Proven track record in managing large-scale database projects.

• Proficiency in SQL and database scripting languages.

• Knowledge of database design principles and data modeling techniques.

• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for databases.

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services and solutions such as, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.

• Experience with database monitoring tools and diagnostic practices.

• Knowledge of current government policies regarding data management such as OMB and NARA policies for electronic records management.

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.