Database Administrator - Active Security Clearance

EmergencyMD; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company located in Northern Virginia is seeking a Database Administrator to manage crucial databases and ensure system performance. The ideal candidate requires an active Top Secret clearance and has experience with Oracle. Responsibilities include planning capacity management and providing technical support.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with poly.
• Minimum of three years of experience specific to database administration.
• Experience with Oracle administration and system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Implement, modify, and deploy software affecting mission-critical systems.
• Perform server and storage capacity management.
• Ensure performance and security of the database systems.

Skills

Oracle Administration

Server Performance Tuning

Technical Support

System Monitoring

Capacity Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

No degree + 7 years experience

Tools

Windows

Oracle 11g

Backup Exec

Job description

CADRE is relied upon for delivering superior insight and leadership to solve the nation's most critical national security challenges in the most demanding environments.

This Database Administrator position is located in Northern Virginia with flexible core hours.

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for implementing, modifying, and deploying software affecting mission-critical networks/systems, as well as determining ways to organize and store data. The DBA will identify user requirements, set up computer databases, test, and coordinate modifications to the computer database systems. The DBA ensures the performance of the system, understands the platform on which the database runs, and adds new users to the system. Finally, the DBA plans and coordinates security measures and has knowledge of data integrity, backup systems, and database security.

Duties: This Database Administrator performs the following core functions:

• Perform server and storage capacity management and planning for the most complex and critical systems
• Recommend and implement process and tool improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of change management and configuration management processes
• Perform server performance tuning
• Utilize system software to monitor system file performance; manage system data to maintain efficiencies
• Study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures
• Provide technical support in evaluating object names, data elements, and other objects
• Ensure proposed object definitions are clear, concise, technically correct, and represent singular concepts
• Answer users' inquiries regarding software and hardware operation to resolve problems
• Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors
• Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripherals, following specifications
• Consult with management and users to establish system requirements or modifications
• Conduct diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and provide technical support
• Plan and test capacity requirements
• Inspect equipment and prepare for delivery to users
• Perform other duties as assigned by project management

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline
• No degree + 7 years relevant experience
• Associate's degree + 5 years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree + 3 years relevant experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience specific to the skill, capable of delivering capabilities related to the particular skill, language, system, or technology. Experience with Oracle, including Oracle Administration and system maintenance on Windows, is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with poly, with recent BI/Polygraph within the last five years
• Experience with older Oracle versions, especially Oracle 11g Advanced Replication
• Experience with Backup Exec in virtual environments