Database Administrator, Senior
woodcons.com
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Telework: None
Salary Range: **$150,000 - $170,000
** Salary ranges are based on minimum education and years of experience and may increase based on education and/or experience.
Overview: Are you a skilled Database Administrator with a passion for maintaining the integrity and security of critical data systems? Join our dynamic team and contribute to a nationally significant cryptographic key management program. As part of our high-performing agile team, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, DEVOPS best practices, and cutting-edge technologies. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of multiple databases. You’ll perform disaster recovery, performance tuning, and data monitoring, while also administering and implementing robust security policies. Your expertise will help us evaluate and recommend database management systems, optimize system performance, and ensure compliance with business requirements.
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.
Responsibilities Perform 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 Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching.Troubleshoot and resolve database problems.Perform database recovery actions.Modify existing database scripts to enhance systems support and create new database scripts for recurring database issues.Develop and execute SQL queries for routine and ad hoc requests.Transition/ingest legacy data.Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating or recreating ad hoc queries, scripts and macros, making updates to existing queries, and creating new queries to manipulate data into a master file.Recommend design and implementation practices that optimize the performance of GOTS/COTS databases and applications.Assist in the development of database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.Assist in developing databases, database parser software, and database loading software. QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Must have at least three (3) years of demonstrated experience as a database administrator.
Must have at least three (3) years of Oracle Database Administration experience.
Must have experience implementing and maintaining database security.
Must have experience conducting database performance tuning and monitoring.
Must have experience troubleshooting and resolving database problems/issues.
Must have experience installing, configuring, and upgrading RDBMS software.
Must have experience with procedural languages such as PL/SQL.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.At least 10 years of high‐level, in‐depth database experience.Experience with real time highly available data replication technologies such as Oracle Data Guard, Oracle Streams, Oracle Golden Gate, Sybase Replication Server.Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and/or as a member of an Agile team.Extensive experience with database design and development.Extensive, in‐depth understanding of databases, primarily Oracle and/or other relational and non‐relational/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.Experience using Oracle SQL/PLSQL, and SQL in general.Experience with Mongo and/or Cassandra. About WOODFringe 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.For more information about our benefits, please click here.
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.WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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