SQL Database Administrator

📋 Description

• Develop and implement security best practices for Amentum, incorporating industry standards such as encryption, role-based access control, and compliance auditing.

• Enhance database performance through indexing, query optimization, and effective system resource management.

• Oversee, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to guarantee high availability and reliability.

• Design and execute strategies for database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.

• Strategically plan and carry out database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations while minimizing downtime.

• Apply security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and auditing to safeguard data.

• Act as a DBMS subject matter expert within the team, collaborating with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to facilitate application development and troubleshooting.

• Utilize monitoring tools to proactively detect and address performance and reliability challenges.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically possesses 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production setting.

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with the Windows operating system is advantageous.

• Experience with VMWare is beneficial.

• Knowledge of Postgres and MySQL is a plus.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.

• Educational reimbursement.

• Parental leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tax-saving options.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Pet insurance.