Database Administrator

Expertise and Functions:

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network
• Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases
• Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures and overall documentation
• Implement database performance monitoring, fine-tuning and optimize database systems
• Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Conduct database capacity and availability audits
• Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions
• Research, benchmark, document and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle
• Collaborate with the application developers, business owners and architects in design and implementations
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree in technical/scientific discipline preferred
• Have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, an appropriate computing environment certificate (ex: Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher 

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in designing and implementing database structures, automating DBA tasks or with data modeling and schema design

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or higher
• Experience with MS SQL Server cluster, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring
• Experience with MS SQL Server database backup/recovery
• Knowledge of, and experience with, relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations
• Experience working with databases in Azure or AWS 

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a Secret Security Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $118,000 - 128,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.