Systems Engineer - DLA Enterprise DBA

• Responsible for effective provisioning, operation, installation/configuration and maintenance of systems hardware/software/related infrastructure.
• Provide technical support, guidance and hands-on delivery in the planning, implementation and ongoing operation of databases.
• The Systems Engineer shall participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.
• Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and regulatory requirements.
• The Systems Engineer shall document specifications, project plans, configurations, test plans and results.
• Depicts complex ideas, issues and designs to varied audiences; communicates project objectives, scope and status to project teams., B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

• Five (5) years of overall professional experience in the engineering field.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience working with DLA IT systems.
• Experience serving in the following roles/functions:

o Database Architect

o Replication Expert

o Database Encryption Expert

o LDAP/Certificate Authentication Expert

o Disaster Recovery/COOP Expert

o Database Security Expert

o High Availability Expert

• Expert knowledge and practical experience within DoD IT database management technology stacks, including planning and implementing database and/or Application Server implementations.
• Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and negotiating large-sized technology projects supporting business initiatives.
• Experience initiating, planning, mentoring, executing, controlling, and delivering working projects.

Required Certifications

• Current DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• Current Computing Environment (CE) Certification - at least ONE of the following:

o Oracle OCP (10g or higher)

o Oracle OCP 19c or higher

o Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): DBA

o MCSE: SQL Server

o MCSA: SQL Server or higher

o Azure Database Associate or higher

Security Clearance

• Active Secret, adjudicated within the last five (5) years

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!