Database Administrator, DBA
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Database Administrator
CATHEXIS
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
MySQLOraclePostgresSQL
About the role
- Ensure databases are running efficiently and are optimized for the best performance, including maintenance, performance tuning, and capacity planning
- Implement and maintain stringent security measures to protect sensitive medical data
- Ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and government data handling/privacy standards
- Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans to prevent data loss and ensure availability
- Monitor data quality and integrity; implement controls and validation processes for accuracy and reliability
- Work closely with IT teams, medical professionals, and department management to support data needs and resolve database-related issues
- Provide support for reporting needs, including designing and executing complex queries and developing procedures to extract data for analysis and reporting purposes
Requirements
- Active Public Trust is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related fields
- 5 years of experience as a database administrator, emphasizing the handling of sensitive or classified information
- Proficient in managing various DBMS like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of database setup, maintenance, and optimization
- Strong command of SQL for data manipulation, query writing, and database management
- Ability to optimize database performance through indexing, query optimization, and system tuning
- Knowledge of encryption, access control, and other security measures to protect sensitive medical data
- Skills in developing and implementing backup strategies and disaster recovery plans for databases
- Ability to design efficient data models and understand complex database structures
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automating routine database tasks
- Understanding compliance in handling and storing sensitive personal and medical information
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Precision and attention to detail
- Basic project management skills
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies
Benefits
- Performance Bonuses
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan (Traditional and ROTH)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Commute Benefits
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Program
- Community Outreach Initiatives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
database administrationSQLDBMSperformance tuningbackup strategiesdisaster recoverydata modelingscripting languagesencryptionquery optimization
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationattention to detailadaptabilityproject management
Certifications
Active Public Trust
