Professionals in database administration are responsible for managing and maintaining databases to ensure data integrity, availability, and security within organizations. They utilize their expertise in database management systems, data modeling, and SQL programming to design, implement, and optimize database solutions that meet business needs. Typical responsibilities include installing and configuring database software, designing and implementing database schemas and structures, and optimizing database performance through indexing, query optimization, and database tuning. Database administration roles also involve ensuring data security and compliance with regulatory requirements, implementing backup and recovery procedures, and monitoring database activity to identify and address potential issues and vulnerabilities. Additionally, professionals may provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to users and developers, assist in database migrations and upgrades, and develop and maintain documentation and guidelines for database operations and best practices. Their expertise in areas such as relational databases, data warehousing, and big data technologies enables organizations to effectively manage and leverage their data assets to support business operations, decision-making, and strategic initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage, maintain, and secure enterprise databases across multiple networks and platforms. Design and implement robust database infrastructure for high availability, performance, and reliability. Perform database monitoring, optimization, backups, and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and uptime. Collaborate with System Engineers and Technical SMEs to implement database solutions that align with organizational objectives. Analyze database performance issues and provide effective solutions for optimization and troubleshooting. Support the migration and consolidation of databases to cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud or Secret Cloud). Maintain compliance with FBI security protocols and ensure databases meet NIST and FBI IT standards. Develop and maintain documentation for database processes, architecture, and security. Lead efforts to ensure data redundancy, failover configurations, and disaster recovery readiness. Work directly with stakeholders to address database issues and provide ongoing technical support and training. Required Qualifications US Citizenship is required.Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or 6+ years of database administration experience as a substitute). 8+ years experience as a Database Administrator managing large, complex databases with 500+ users. Proficiency with database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Experience implementing database performance tuning, optimization, and security protocols. Expertise in performing database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery operations. Familiarity with database migration to cloud platforms, including AWS and hybrid environments. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting databases in classified environments. Familiarity with ETL processes, data warehousing, and data integration solutions. Understanding of cloud-native database services, such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL. Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for database automation. Experience with database security tools, auditing, and compliance with FBI security standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
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Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range USD $125,500.00 - USD $196,075.00 /Yr. Equal Employment OpportunityNoblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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