Database Administrator

Cherokee Federal

Almont (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Other benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is hiring a Database Administrator to manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server in enterprise environments supporting federal customers. The role includes installation, configuration, health monitoring, backup validation, patching, and performance tuning to ensure data availability, integrity, and security.

You'll document procedures, mentor team members, and participate in after-hours maintenance. A Public Trust clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

Strong to expert knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
Experience in mid- to large-scale enterprise environments.
Experience with Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
Provide user problem documentation including problem definition, resolution, and reporting.
Recommend improvements to training documentation, user guides, and support processes.
Submit progressively developed documentation on a bi-weekly basis.
Complete daily database health checks in accordance with documented operating guides.
Verify and validate successful database backups.
Provide proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter resources.
Support scheduled after-hours maintenance activities.
Identify root causes of database issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
Plan, coordinate, and successfully execute assigned Release Notices (RNs).
Perform authorized work including standing up new servers and databases, database upgrades, patch maintenance, and application releases.
Serve as queue manager when assigned by monitoring incoming tickets and distributing workload.
Attend weekly team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work.
Provide orientation and mentoring to new database team members.
Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure maintenance activities.
Develop documentation for repetitive Oracle database administration tasks.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MS SQL Server

Job description

Provide administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support for enterprise Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments. Perform database installation, configuration, health monitoring, backup validation, troubleshooting, patching, and performance optimization while ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of mission-critical systems supporting federal customers.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Database Administrator: $110,000–$120,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Database Administrator Responsibilities Include

Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
Provide user problem documentation including problem definition, resolution, and reporting.
Recommend improvements to training documentation, user guides, and support processes.
Submit progressively developed documentation on a bi-weekly basis.
Complete daily database health checks in accordance with documented operating guides.
Verify and validate successful database backups.
Provide proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter resources.
Support scheduled after-hours maintenance activities.
Identify root causes of database issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrence.
Plan, coordinate, and successfully execute assigned Release Notices (RNs).
Perform authorized work including standing up new servers and databases, database upgrades, patch maintenance, and application releases.
Serve as queue manager when assigned by monitoring incoming tickets and distributing workload.
Attend weekly team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work.
Provide orientation and mentoring to new database team members.
Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure maintenance activities.
Develop documentation for repetitive Oracle database administration tasks.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Database Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

Strong to expert knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
Industry experience developing, deploying, and supporting database systems in mid- to large-scale enterprise environments.
Experience throughout the complete project lifecycle including design, development, implementation, and documentation.
Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.
Knowledge of Enterprise Systems Management (ESM), configuration management, and electronic software distribution (ESD).
Understanding of enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Experience with cloud technologies, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, and Microsoft IIS.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and business communication skills.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.