4025 Database Administrator with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: As a Database Administrator, you will design, implement, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable database systems that meet customer requirements. You will support a variety of database-related tasks, including performance tuning, data modeling, query optimization, and disaster recovery planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring database security compliance, and providing expertise to enhance data management processes. GENERAL DUTIES: * Design, develop, and maintain database systems to ensure data integrity, reliability, and scalability. * Perform database administration tasks, including installation, configuration, backups, and recovery operations. * Optimize database performance by analyzing and resolving bottlenecks in queries and system configuration. * Manage database access and security, adhering to DoD and organizational policies. * Create and maintain database documentation, including schemas, processes, and operational procedures. * Collaborate with development and engineering teams to design and implement efficient database solutions. * Perform data modeling to align with business requirements and system functionality. * Monitor and analyze database systems to ensure high availability and performance. * Develop and test disaster recovery and continuity plans for databases. * Utilize database tools to identify, analyze, and resolve complex database issues. * Implement and maintain compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks. * Provide database support and troubleshooting during production incidents and outages. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum 6-8 years of experience in database administration or related fields. * Proficiency in database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. * Strong knowledge of database optimization techniques, query performance tuning, and indexing strategies. * Experience with DoD 8570 compliance and Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II Certification. * Familiarity with database security controls and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF). * Experience developing and executing data backup, recovery, and archiving processes. * Strong understanding of data modeling and relational database concepts. * Ability to analyze database issues and identify efficient solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred. Four (4) additional years of experience may substitute for a degree. * Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python for automation is a plus. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate across functional teams. CLEARANCE: * TS/SCI minimum