Database Administrator

Database Administrator

The Database Engineer supporting the OPIR Ground Infrastructure Team will integrate into a technical team of System Administrators, DevSecOps engineers, software, cyber, and integration engineers who successfully support program requirements and commitments. The Database Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the database infrastructure to support various product teams database needs. The focus of this role will be on creating a robust and reliable platform, with an emphasis on high availability, security, and scalability, rather than data management or analytics.

The Database Engineer will work closely with the technical team to ensure the database infrastructure is properly secured, configured, and optimized to meet program requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database infrastructure development, security, and maintenance, and will be able to collaborate effectively with the technical team to deliver high-quality solutions.

Desired Skills:

• RHEL Linux knowledge and experience
• Advanced Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms
• High-availability
• Clustering and automated failover
• Architecture design and implementation
• Implementing security technical implementation guidelines (STIGs)
• Backup methodologies
• Great interpersonal and effective communications skills working in a team environment
• Experience working with multiple development teams and integrating product environments
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift
• Experience with KVM and VMWare virtualization platforms
• Experience with Agile processes
• Experience with satellite ground systems
• OPIR program experience/exposure
• Experience with configuration management and change management process implementation
• Automated scripting, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & unit test experience
• Experience coding in Python or other scripting languages
• Experience with lean and/or other continuous process improvement frameworks
• Experience with security data classification guidelines
• Experience with creating CONOPS and procedural documentation

Location: Longmont, CO

Clearance required: Secret or higher

$85-$105 an hr/W2

Please respond with the word GREEN to rcarleo@apexsystems.com if you are interested and meet the qualifications for this opportunity

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178.