Senior Database Administrator

Performs backup and recovery on Database Management Systems, configures database parameters, and prototypes designs against logical data models.

• Defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
• Develops and designs database strategies and system monitoring.
• Improves database performance and capacity, and plans for future expansion requirements.
• Installs and upgrades the database server and application tools.
• Modifies the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers.
• Controls and monitors user access to the database.
• May also plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database.

Active TS/SCI clearance required.

• 5+ years’ experience as a database platform engineers in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks
• 3+ years of experience in database administration with knowledge of AWS infrastructures
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and both relational and non-relational databases.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience required.
• IAT Level II certification required.
• Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance principles, with a focus on automation and optimization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation tasks.