Database Administrator - DSS/EODIDS

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, maintain, and secure database systems. You will ensure high availability, optimal performance, and data integrity across all database environments — on-premises and in the cloud — while collaborating closely with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and execute scheduled jobs, data extracts, data refreshes, data loads and data replication
• Manage Application and User Accounts
• Devise implementation plans for tasking
• Test backup strategies and implement database recovery techniques when required
• Document database actions
• Data recovery and space requirements/capacity planning for physical database and the ability to install client/server software and patches
• Troubleshooting database issues and optimize performance experience
• Must be able to configure, maintain and troubleshoot database replication (transactional and snapshot)
• Experience with Database Servers and Server Migrations
• Experience with Linked Servers and Aliases
• Experience with implementing data security and hardening (groups, roles, privileges, authentication, TDE, and auditing)
• Familiarity with Database Server Integration Services, Policy Management
• Familiarity with both Development and Production environment administration
• Familiarity with Monitoring and Performance Dashboards
• Knowledgeable with Query Optimization
• Strong communication, interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with clients
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, solid documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in Computer Information systems, or an IT related field, and three (3) years of database experience is required.
• The selected applicant must have a DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level 2 Certification (Security + CE) or IAT Level 3 Certification (Security X, CISSP, etc.)
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to start. Applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.