Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join a high-performance team that is spearheading our customers (VA) data migration to and support/maintenance of databases in the cloud. Tremendous growth opportunity working within database cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies. Looking for an engineer who can work at scale and with autonomy, who can be a trusted advisor to our client. This is a 100% Remote role.
Job Description
- Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS).
- Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
- Monitor and maintain database performance, including tuning and optimization.
- Analyze and optimize database performance, including query optimization and index management.
- Conduct regular performance assessments and implement improvements to ensure optimal system performance.
- Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
- Perform regular backups and recovery drills to ensure data can be restored in case of failures or disasters.
- Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
- Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
- Monitor database systems for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools.
- Perform regular maintenance tasks, including database patches and updates.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues.
- Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
- Create and update operational manuals and guidelines for database management.
- Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest developments and trends in database technologies and implement relevant improvements.
Qualifications
Education Required:
- Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Advanced certifications are preferred, such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
- AWS Certified Database - Specialty.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in database administration, preferably with Oracle, and SQL Server.
- Proven expertise managing and maintaining databases in AWS RDS.
- Experience in database design and architecture.
- Proven experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
- Proficiency in deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle instances on AWS RDS.
- Experience with AWS RDS monitoring and maintenance tools.
- Knowledge of RDS-specific features like automated backups, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server database architecture, management, and optimization.
- Proficiency in writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers.
- Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Familiar with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS).
- Proficiency in Oracle database architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
- Expertise in PL/SQL programming and Oracle database optimization.
- Experience with Oracle Data Guard, RMAN, ASM, and OEM.
- Familiarity with Oracle RAC, partitioning, and parallel query optimization.
- Experience with query optimization and indexing strategies for both SQL Server and Oracle.
- Proficiency in using performance monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve database performance issues.
- Knowledge of database backup and recovery techniques, including point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery strategies.
- Experience implementing and managing automated backup solutions.
- Understanding of database security best practices for both SQL Server and Oracle.
- Experience with user authentication, authorization, encryption, and data masking.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate database management tasks.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and system stability.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with application developers and system administrators.
- Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results.
- Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends in database management and cloud services.
- Willingness to be on-call for emergency database support and maintenance when required.
Clearance Requirement
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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