Database Administrator

Jobtailor; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a database-focused professional to implement and maintain operation and design of databases for enterprise systems in Newport News, VA. You will tune performance, review designs, ensure security and integrity, and monitor usage while guiding policy and procedures.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 6 years relevant exempt experience or equivalent, plus strong skills in SQL, Python, Cognos, Power BI, VBA, and MS Office; AI tech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree with required experience as specified
• Equivalency options including military and 2-year programs may apply
• Proficiency with MS Office and VBA is required
• Experience with Python, COGNOS, SQL and Power BI is highly desired
• Experience with AI technologies is desired
• Strong candidates will communicate technical ideas well and partner with customers on optimal solutions

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements
• Maintains security and integrity controls
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers

Skills

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

VBA

Python

SQL

COGNOS

Power BI

AI Technologies

Job description

• Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements
• Maintains security and integrity controls
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience
• One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications: NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience, Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience, High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience, High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• Proficiency with MS Office products and VBA is required
• Experience with python, COGNOS, SQL and Power BI is highly desired
• Experience with AI technologies is desired
• Strong candidates will be motivated individuals who demonstrate ownership of their products and the ability to communicate technical ideas and work closely with customers on optimal solutions.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in database management, including performance tuning, security, and integrity controls, while effectively communicating technical solutions to customers. Proficient in developing stored procedures and triggers, with a strong foundation in relevant programming languages and tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Database Management
• Performance Tuning
• SQL
• VBA
• Python

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Database Design
• Stored Procedures
• Triggers
• Backup Recovery
• Performance Tuning
• SQL
• Python
• COGNOS
• Power BI
• AI Technologies

Soft Skills

• Ownership
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Database Integrity
• Database Security
• Policies and Procedures
• Transaction Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office