Mid-Level Database Administrator
DecisionPoint Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: United States
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About the role
- Design, plan, implement, and administer relational database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL), including security, access controls, and documentation
- Establish, implement, and maintain database environments supporting development, testing, and production operations for the IBS program
- Install, configure, and upgrade database software as required
- Develop and maintain patching schedules to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner
- Evaluate and apply DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance
- Establish and maintain database high availability strategies (e.g., backups, replication, snapshots)
- Monitor and resolve database downtime and performance issues in a timely manner
- Develop and troubleshoot RHEL Linux shell scripts to support database operations
- Implement monitoring and notification mechanisms for database health and performance issues
- Support release deployments, including execution of DDL/DML scripts
- Collaborate with IBS program teams and stakeholders to support data requests and business-driven queries
- Develop familiarity with data models, relationships, and structures across IBS applications and schemas
- Support Agile development efforts by implementing database changes aligned with sprint timelines, ensuring quality and performance standards
- Maintain database configuration control across multiple environments (Development, QA/Test, Government Test, Production)
- Support migration of databases to AWS RDS (PostgreSQL or similar managed services)
- Perform routine database administration tasks (daily, weekly, monthly), including performance monitoring, reporting, and data loads
- Support after-hours production deployments and participate in on-call rotations to address critical issues
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- IAT Level II certification (CompTIA Security+ CE preferred)
- Minimum 4+ years of experience administering relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
- At least 3 years of experience designing, implementing, and deploying database systems
- Strong expertise in SQL, including performance tuning, query optimization, and data modeling
- Experience troubleshooting database performance issues and optimizing database structures
- Solid understanding of database design, development, and DBMS internals
- Experience supporting database operations in a Linux (RHEL) environment
- Ability to work independently and support multiple environments in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLMySQLSQLRHEL Linuxdatabase administrationdatabase designperformance tuningquery optimizationdata modelingpatching schedules
Soft Skills
independent workcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationtime managementadaptabilityattention to detailorganizational skillscritical thinkingsupporting multiple environments
Certifications
Active Secret ClearanceIAT Level II certificationCompTIA Security+ CE