Database Administrator (Mid or Senior)

 Database Administrator (Mid or Senior Level)

woodcons.com

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Telework: None

Salary Range: $90,000 to $164,000

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview:Join a mission-critical program supporting national security as a Database Administrator. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated database professional to support a large-scale, fast-paced operational program. This role encompasses database administration, maintenance, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and data security for complex enterprise systems.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph. 

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases.
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring.
• Administer, maintain, develop, and implement policies and procedures to ensure database security and integrity.
• Evaluate and recommend database management system products.
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure optimal system performance, availability, and compliance.
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes.
• Daily database administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system database and replication issues.
• Monitor database performance and memory allocations using standard tools.
• Perform system updates and patching.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database problems, including recovery actions.
• Modify and create database scripts to enhance support and resolve recurring issues.
• Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.
• Transition/ingest legacy data and translate requirements into usable database schemas.
• Recommend design and implementation practices to optimize GOTS/COTS databases and applications.
• Assist in developing database structures, parser software, and loading software.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience as a database administrator.
• At least 3 years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Experience implementing and maintaining database security.
• Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues.
• Experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
• Experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience with real-time, highly available data replication technologies (Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server).
• Experience as a member of an Agile team, ideally with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Extensive experience with database design and development.
• In-depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Cassandra.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical government projects that make a difference.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and flexible environment that values work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.