Job Description
Job Description
Security Clearance : TS / SCI w / CI Polygraph
- Do not apply if you do not have an active clearance and polygraph
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type : Full-Time
Target Salary Range
: $160,000 - $190,000.This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and / or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salaryPosition Overview :
Seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support our SITE III ITS Task Order effort and will be responsible for orchestration, sustainment, and evolution of a portfolio of mission applications and services for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The ideal candidate will be responsible for all Operation & Maintenance (O&M) tasks and maintaining operational baselines and performance of application O&M activities to include patching, database performance monitoring, and customer support. When necessary, the candidate will troubleshoot database performance issues and recommend appropriate action.
Candidate will work closely with members of the project team, product subject matter experts, end-users, and software engineers to ensure that the application remains operational by monitoring performance, providing technical assistance, and consultation to users. Additional duties will include supporting system administrators, developing tools to assist in management of systems, ensuring application documentation (e.g., System Administration Guides, SOPs, Installation Procedures, etc.), and performing daily application / database backups.
Responsibilities :
Maintains the integrity, security, and availability of multiple database(s) to include monitoring for availability and performance, diagnosing and troubleshooting issues that arise, performing routine maintenance, performance analysis and tuning, disaster backup and recovery, index maintenance, and monitoring of data and capacity planning.Administers, maintains, develops, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of all databases (Development, Test, Production).In coordination with application system administrators, plan and schedule maintenance including routine and emergency security patching for database management systems and platforms in the production environment.Obtains and maintains applicable privileged user accounts in compliance with DIA security regulations, completing all applicable annual user training.Maintains access control settings, user accounts and password resets, performing database backups, and reviewing and archiving log files.Evaluates and recommends available database management system (DBMS) products.Provide support to platform system administrators by providing analysis and recommendations for any system or performance improvements.Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements.Coordinating with vendors to resolve issues and obtain application patches to resolve database server software related defects.Performs Oracle and PostgreSQL database and application server administration.Organizes and formats data for efficient query and storage processes.Updates applicable documentation.Ability to work after hours and weekends, when needed for deploymentsQualifications :
Education / Experience : Requires 8 years with BS / BA, or 6 years with MS / MA, or 4 years with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
Skills :
Proficient in Oracle 19c.Proficient with Oracle PL / SQL and RMANFamiliarity with PostgreSQLExperience with Windows Server 2016 and 2019Experience with Oracle WebLogicExperience with Linux ( RHEL)Certifications :
Active CompTIA Security+ CE Certification.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience supporting DIA and the ICExperience with system accreditation process and RMFExperience installing / configuring and managing / supporting PostgreSQL and Oracle databases in a classified environmentExperience with Oracle Text packageExperience with Oracle Content Manager running on Oracle WebLogic (Oracle Fusion Middleware products)Experience performing database admin duties in the C2S / AWS environmentKnowledge of Linux and Windows serversFamiliarity with DODIIS security / buildsKnowledge of API Services (DPaaS), OpenShift4, and CI / CD