Database Administrator

HX5, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

HX5, LLC is seeking a Database Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. This role involves maintaining database systems, applying best practices for administration, and collaborating with application developers. Qualified candidates must have experience in database design, certifications, and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance for this full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Identity Protection

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in database design and implementation.
• Must obtain relevant computing environment certifications.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems.
• Implement database performance monitoring and optimization.
• Support database backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Database maintenance

Performance tuning

Recovery strategies

Data modeling

Education

DoD 8570 Level II Certification

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Certificate

Tools

MS SQL Server 2019

Job description

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Huntsville, AL

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Redstone Arsenal

Huntsville, AL

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Database Administrator in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract to work at Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, AL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network.
• Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases.
• Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures and overall documentation.
• Implement database performance monitoring, fine tuning and optimize database systems.
• Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct database capacity and availability audits.
• Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions.
• Research, benchmark, document and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle.
• Collaborate with the application developers, business owners and architects in design and implementations.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Must have 6 years of experience in designing and implementing database structures, automating DBA tasks or with data modeling and schema design
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, an appropriate computing environment certificate (ex: Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Azure, etc)
• Must have, or obtain within 3 months, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  
  

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or higher.
• Have experience with MS SQL Server cluster, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring.
• Have experience with MS SQL Server database backup/recovery.
• Have knowledge, and experience, with relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations.
• Have experience working with databases in Azure or AWS.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.
  
  

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance
  
  

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call [phone].

CJ

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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