Database Administrator (DBA)

Avint; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Open Time off

Federal Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Avint is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to safeguard the integrity, security, and availability of Oracle, SQL Server, and Sybase environments across programs and contracts.

You will manage security policies, performance tuning, disaster recovery, data modeling support, and DBMS installations, while coordinating with Database Engineers on architecture changes. A Bachelor’s degree and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• At least 5 years administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Responsibilities

• Administering, maintaining, and implementing policies for database security and integrity.
• Organizing and formatting data for efficient queries and storage.
• Establishing and maintaining user accounts.
• Performing disaster recovery, performance tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring.
• Supporting data modeling activities and prototype database implementations.
• Installing DBMSs, databases, tables, and views.
• Directing monitoring, administration, and optimization of database systems, including index and structure redesign.
• Coordinating architecture changes with Database Engineers.
• Evaluating requirements and recommending appropriate DBMS products.
• Overseeing use of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies.

Skills

Database administration

Security policies

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

Data modeling

DBMS installation

Monitoring and optimization

Architecture coordination

Requirements evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

Sybase

Job description

The Database Administrator is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and availability of databases. This role supports Oracle, SQL Server, and SYBASE environments, ensuring compliance with business requirements and peak system performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering, maintaining, and implementing policies for database security and integrity.
• Organizing and formatting data for efficient queries and storage.
• Establishing and maintaining user accounts.
• Performing disaster recovery, performance tuning, index maintenance, and monitoring.
• Supporting data modeling activities and prototype database implementations.
• Installing DBMSs, databases, tables, and views.
• Directing monitoring, administration, and optimization of database systems, including index and structure redesign.
• Coordinating architecture changes with Database Engineers.
• Evaluating requirements and recommending appropriate DBMS products.
• Overseeing use of current and emerging database tools, strategies, and technologies.

Requirements

Experience : Minimum 10 years in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; at least 5 years administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Education : Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT discipline (or equivalent experience, if specified by program).

Certifications : DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher).

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous Open Time off and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary $XXXX

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