Database Administrator

Database Administrator

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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Responsibilities

Administer, design, and maintain computerized databases in a client/server environment.

Project long-range requirements for database administration and design in coordination with other managers in the information systems function.

Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.

Advise users on access to various client/server databases.

Design, implement, and maintain complex databases considering JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.

Apply knowledge of database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL).

Perform database programming and support systems design, including maintenance of database dictionaries, monitoring standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

Required Qualifications

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience with database query languages such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.

At least three (3) years hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

Experience working on multiple operating systems and with additional programming languages.

Experience in at least two projects in a large organization administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale computer databases.

Certifications

Relevant database certification such as MCITP DBA, MCITP DBD, MCSE:DP, MCSM:DP, or MS SQL Server 2012.

DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II

COMPTIA Security+ CE

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)

Certified Network Defender (CND)

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Education

Undergraduate degree required.

Clearance

Top Secret IT-I (Tier 5) Critical Sensitive Clearance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Locations: Remote- Must be available to attend periodic in person meetings in Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Type of environment: Remote

Noise level: Medium

Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizen

Secret Clearance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.