Database Administrator III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade enterprise Database Management Systems.

• Design, create, and maintain databases, schemas, tables, indexes, stored procedures, and various database objects.

• Conduct database performance tuning, optimization, indexing, and query analysis.

• Monitor the health of databases, performance metrics, and system availability.

• Implement security controls for databases, manage user permissions, encryption, and access management.

• Carry out security audits and vulnerability assessments.

• Develop, test, and uphold backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.

• Ensure high availability and business continuity through replication, failover, and recovery planning.

• Configure database monitoring tools, alerts, notifications, and automated maintenance jobs.

• Oversee storage utilization and plan for capacity growth.

• Troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.

• Collaborate with software development teams to promote database best practices.

• Assist with database migrations, application releases, and production deployments.

• Document database configurations, operational procedures, and technical standards.

• Participate in after-hours maintenance windows and production support as necessary.

• Work alongside software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure database solutions meet business and application needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Consideration may be given to equivalent combinations of education and professional experience.

• At least 7 years of professional experience in database administration.

• Proficient in administering Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.

• Experienced in database performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, and security administration.

• Experienced in supporting production database environments.

• Strong understanding of database architecture, data integrity, High Availability (HA), replication technologies, and database monitoring tools.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production database issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be capable of obtaining a government-granted security clearance.

• May be subject to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness investigations.

• Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server Certification, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional, PostgreSQL Certification, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Security+, and ITIL Foundation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation range of $80,000–$110,000 per year.

• Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Potential eligibility to obtain a government-granted security clearance.

• Equal Opportunity Employer protections for veterans and individuals with disabilities.