Database Administrator - DoD Cleared | Uptime & Recovery

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Database Administrator to support database verification and maintenance for network tools and solutions. You will participate in routine operations to ensure reliable performance and security.

Responsibilities include backup/recovery, system upgrades, monitoring peak performance, and incident management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 0–2 years of related experience, and a Top Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.
• Must possess a Top Secret Clearance
• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of database backup and recovery strategies.
• Experience with DBA productivity and performance tools.
• Knowledge of security network and infrastructure tools, including access control and/or encryption.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and incident management measures.
• Executes regular system administrative activities, including system reboot, back up, recovery, archiving and restoration.
• Checks and ensures all databases are online and can be connected. Monitors and tunes databases to ensure peak performance.
• Checks database log files backup status and system hardware resources such as space, CPU, and memory. Implements backup and recovery solutions.
• Runs database tests and tunes database performance, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Provides routine system maintenance support, ensuring that any system disruptions mandated by an upgrade or patch follow the necessary guidelines and approvals.
• Supports installation of operating systems, databases, applications, development upgrades, and new releases.
• Executes any needed upgrades to the software applications and maintains necessary licensing.
• Adheres to established standards, controls and procedures to ensure data integrity and security.
• Uses various databases and sources to ensure systems are not vulnerable to security attacks.

Skills

Database administration

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

DoD tools

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Database Administrator to support database verification and maintenance for network tools and solutions. You will participate in routine operations to ensure reliable performance and security.

Responsibilities include backup/recovery, system upgrades, monitoring peak performance, and incident management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 0–2 years of related experience, and a Top Secret Clearance.