Database Administrator II

Job Description

SALARY RANGE $140,000 - $200,000/year

DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Database Administrator II role, you will support the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of database systems across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. You will work closely with a small, highly skilled team to ensure database reliability, performance, and security while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and automation efforts. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who is eager to learn new technologies, troubleshoot complex issues, and think creatively to deliver effective database solutions.

Required Skills

SKILLS

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of databases
• Establish and maintain database user accounts
• Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of databases
• Organize and format data for efficient query and storage processes
• Evaluate requirements and recommend appropriate DBMS products
• Provide server administration support across database platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase
• Perform disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures for database security and integrity
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to ensure high system performance and availability
• Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations
• Coordinate database architecture changes with Database Engineers (DBEs)
• Oversee monitoring, administration, and performance optimization of database systems, including index development, structural redesign, and data reloading
• Oversee installation of database management systems, databases, tables, and views
• Lead the administration and adoption of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies

QUALIFICATIONS Ten (10) years of experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases
• Experience with index and performance management
• Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
• Experience with backup and recovery processes
• Ability to work with diverse teams in support of a common mission
• Effective communication skills

CERTIFICATIONS Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
• Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
• Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
• Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn
• Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
• Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
• Experience supporting SharePoint implementations