Database Administrator

CyberPoint International; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberPoint International is seeking a Database Administrator to maintain the integrity, security, availability and performance of mission-critical databases. You will support database administration and software lifecycle activities while ensuring systems meet operational, security and performance requirements.

You will work across database environments to manage user access, monitor and optimize performance, support disaster recovery and develop/maintain policies protecting critical data.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and security clearance requirements.
• Minimum five years as a DBA on complex programs or contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or four additional years of DBA experience).
• Experience with database security, user administration and access management.
• Experience with performance analysis, tuning and optimization.
• Experience with disaster recovery and database recovery activities.
• Knowledge of data modeling concepts and lifecycle practices.
• Ability to document policies, procedures and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and monitor databases for security, integrity, availability and performance.
• Perform DBA tasks across Oracle, SQL Server and Sybase environments.
• Manage user accounts and access control.
• Develop and implement security and integrity policies and procedures.
• Analyze and tune database performance.
• Monitor health and data availability.
• Maintain indexes and optimize for query/storage efficiency.
• Support disaster recovery activities and recovery procedures.
• Perform lifecycle activities to maintain system performance and availability.
• Evaluate DBMS requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
• Support data modeling through prototype implementations.
• Organize and format data for efficient querying and storage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and availability issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate with developers and admins.

Skills

Database security

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

Access management

DBMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Oracle DB

SQL Server

Sybase ASE

Job description

What We’re Looking For

As a Database Administrator at CyberPoint, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, availability and performance of mission-critical databases. You will support database administration and software lifecycle activities while ensuring systems meet operational, security and performace requirements.
You will work across database environments to manage user access, monitor and optimize database performance, support disaster recovery and develop and maintain policies and procedures that protect the integrity and availability of critical data.
When you become a part of CyberPoint you are joining a dynamic, diverse, fast-growing company that welcomes creative thought and ambition. We're committed to creating an environment where each employee can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Administer, maintain and monitor databases to ensure their security, integrity, availability and performance.
• Perform database administration across Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE environments.
• Establish and maintain database user accounts and access.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity.
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning and optimization.
• Monitor database health and data availability.
• Perform index maintenance and optimize databases for efficient query and storage processes.
• Support disaster recovery activities and database recovery procedures.
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to maintain system, performance and availability.
• Evaluate database requirements and recommend appropriate database management system (DBMS) solutions.
• Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations.
• Organize and format data to support efficient querying and storage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and availability issues.
• Maintain technical documentation related to database administration, policies, procedures and configurations.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems administrators and other technical teams to support integrated solutions.

Overview

What We’re Looking For

As a Database Administrator at CyberPoint, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, availability and performance of mission-critical databases. You will support database administration and software lifecycle activities while ensuring systems meet operational, security and performace requirements.
You will work across database environments to manage user access, monitor and optimize database performance, support disaster recovery and develop and maintain policies and procedures that protect the integrity and availability of critical data.
When you become a part of CyberPoint you are joining a dynamic, diverse, fast-growing company that welcomes creative thought and ambition. We're committed to creating an environment where each employee can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Administer, maintain and monitor databases to ensure their security, integrity, availability and performance.
• Perform database administration across Oracle, SQL Server and SYBASE environments.
• Establish and maintain database user accounts and access.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for database security and integrity.
• Perform database performance analysis, tuning and optimization.
• Monitor database health and data availability.
• Perform index maintenance and optimize databases for efficient query and storage processes.
• Support disaster recovery activities and database recovery procedures.
• Perform database and software lifecycle activities to maintain system, performance and availability.
• Evaluate database requirements and recommend appropriate database management system (DBMS) solutions.
• Support data modeling activities through prototype database implementations.
• Organize and format data to support efficient querying and storage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance and availability issues.
• Maintain technical documentation related to database administration, policies, procedures and configurations.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems administrators and other technical teams to support integrated solutions.

This position is 100% onsite and requires an active TS/SCI+FSP Security Clearance.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• US Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph
• At least 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) on programs or contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) additional years of DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with database security, user account administration and access management.
• Experience with database performance analysis, tuning and optimization.
• Experience with index maintenance and database monitoring.
• Experience supporting disaster recovery and database recovery activities.
• Knowledge of database lifecycle activities and practices for maintaining system performance and availability.
• Experience developing and implementing database security and integrity policies and procedures.
• Understanding of data modeling and database design concepts.

Our Culture

Great People, Exceptional Benefits

Great people are the foundation of any great company. To attract and retain great people, CyberPoint offers fulfilling work that we like to balance with the rest of life. We accomplish this by offering outstanding benefits that allow each of our employees to live and work well. To learn more, https://www.cyberpointllc.com/benefits.php
Be a part of CyberPoint. Be valued.
We are an inclusive community in which all types of diversity are embraced, respected and seen as true value for the company. We are committed to cultivating this community, but we realize there is still more work to do. CyberPoint will continue to evolve into a more inclusive and equitable company and is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
CyberPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, veterans' status or other federal, state and local protected characteristics.
As a federal contractor, CyberPoint has established affirmative action programs to ensure non-discrimination and affirmative action in CyberPoint's policies and practices for qualified women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The narrative portion of CyberPoint's affirmative action plans are available for inspection at our offices during normal business hours. Employees and applicants interested in inspecting these plans should contact Human Resources by phone [phone]or by email at [e-mail] for assistance.
If you are interested in applying for employment with CyberPoint and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at [e-mail] or by calling 410-779-6700.