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You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technological advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art, * Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 5 to 10 years of experience * Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired * Technical Proficiency: Expertise in various database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server). * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to address complex technical issues. * Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in managing data and systems to prevent errors and ensure accuracy. * Communication: Ability to communicate technical concepts and collaborate with both technical and business teams. * Security Awareness: Deep understanding of data security principles and best practices. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire ## Description *Government Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired, The Database Administrator (DBA) job involves managing, maintaining, and securing an organization's databases to ensure data integrity, availability, and performance. Key duties include database installation, configuration, capacity planning, performance monitoring, implementing backups and recovery procedures, and ensuring robust security measures. DBAs also collaborate with other departments to meet data requirements and troubleshoot any technical database issues. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. Your future duties and responsibilities: * Installation and Configuration: Setting up and configuring database systems and servers according to the organization's needs. * Maintenance and Upgrades: Performing regular maintenance, applying patches and updates, and upgrading database software to ensure optimal performance. * Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve speed and efficiency. * Security: Implementing and managing security measures to protect sensitive data, including access controls and authentication. * Backup and Recovery: Establishing and executing backup and recovery plans to prevent data loss and ensure business continuity. * Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving technical issues and errors within the database environment. * Data Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the data stored within the databases. * User Management: Creating user accounts and assigning permissions to control access to databases and their data. * Capacity Planning: Monitoring and planning for future storage and resource needs to accommodate data growth. * Collaboration: Working with other departments and developers to understand data requirements and integrate ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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