Database Administrator

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking an experienced Data Administrator in McLean, Virginia. The successful candidate will lead data migration efforts and design database solutions using cloud technologies like AWS or Azure. With a focus on database management and data governance, the ideal applicant has over 5 years in database administration and possesses excellent communication skills. Salary ranges from $115,000 to $135,000, reflecting skills and experience. Join Steampunk to transform data into a strategic asset for clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database administration or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale data migration.
• Strong command of SQL tools and database security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect migration of data environments.
• Implement security measures and control access to databases.
• Design and implement data backups and restore lost data.

Skills

Database management

SQL

Cloud technology (AWS, Azure)

Data governance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, an organization’s data has never been a more important aspect in achieving mission and business goals. Our data exploitation experts work with our clients to support their mission and business goals by creating and executing a comprehensive data strategy using the best technology and techniques, given the challenge.

At Steampunk, our goal is to build and execute a data strategy for our clients to coordinate data collection and generation, to align the organization and its data assets in support of the mission, and ultimately to realize mission goals with the strongest effectiveness possible.

For our clients, data is a strategic asset. They are looking to become a facts-based, data-driven, customer-focused organization. To help realize this goal, they are leveraging visual analytics platforms to analyze, visualize, and share information. At Steampunk you will design and develop solutions to high-impact, complex data problems, working with the best and data practitioners around. Our data exploitation approach is tightly integrated with Human-Centered Design and DevSecOps.

Contributions

We are looking for seasoned Data Administrator to work with our team and our clients to architect and develop data models, data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses, data governance, services, and pipelines. We are looking for a more than just a "Database Administrator", but a technologist with excellent communication and customer service skills and a passion for data and problem solving.

• Lead and architect migration of data environments with performance and reliability.
• Experience in crafting database / data warehouse solutions in cloud (Preferably AWS. Alternatively Azure, GCP).
• Helping build the structure and design of the database
• Implementing security measures for the data
• Controlling access to the database
• Building different environments for development, testing and production
• Merging and migrating data when necessary
• Updating and patching systems to maintain compliance
• Designing and implementing data backups
• Restoring lost data
• Continually monitoring database systems
• Key must have skill sets – database management
• Support an Agile software development lifecycle
• You will contribute to the growth of our Data Exploitation Practice!

Qualifications

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the US government.
• 5+ years of experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture, or a related field
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with large-scale data migration
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience designing storage and retrieval solutions for both structured and unstructured data, in support of data science pipelines
• Strong command of SQL tools
• Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
• Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling
• PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience working with SQL and relational databases, query development and optimization (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases, such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and others.
• Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with cloud technology, using AWS or Azure. Knowledge of managed service offerings (e.g. AWS EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift) and demonstrated experience delivering in a cloud environment.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience supporting the development of related data artifacts
  • Data Dictionary
  • Entity Relationship Diagrams
  • Data Flow Diagram
  • Data Quality Plan
  • Data Management Plan
  • Data Asset Catalog
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment, utilizing CI/CD best practices
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience developing specifications for modern large-scale data repositories including development of specifications for cloud-based database solutions
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with staff, IT customers, and other technical and non-technical staff and contractors at all levels
• Demonstrated experience working in an agile environment and leading agile projects
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or a scientific or technical discipline

Benefits

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position.

Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.