IT Database Administrator

SOS International LLC; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SOSi, Fort Belvoir, VA, is seeking an IT Database Specialist to support a government customer. The role focuses on database management and ARIMS system administration, with a Secret clearance requirement.

You will develop solutions to complex database problems, ensure compliance with Army requirements, and coordinate with various teams to maintain system integrity and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of specialized database experience, ideally in Army Records Management context.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, science, technology, or business management.
• Active in-scope Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency with GOTS applications, ARIMS, and related infrastructure (Microsoft SQL, SiteMinder).
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders across groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement solutions to complex database problems requiring originality.
• Serve as a technical specialist in application software and information management.
• Ensure compliance with Army software requirements and ARIMS-based systems.
• Provide expert knowledge and support for ARIMS and related systems.
• Liaise with contractor and partner teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Advise Government IT personnel on potential technical fixes.
• Troubleshoot issues across databases, apps, and data-management tools.
• Act as a liaison with internal program groups.

Skills

Database administration

SQL

System integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft SQL

CA SiteMinder

Job description

IT Database Administrator

• Full-time
• Clearance Requirement: Secret
• Compensation: USD 115,000 - USD 125,000 - yearly

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview:

SOSi is seeking a highly qualified IT Database Specialist to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA to support our government customer. The IT Database Specialist will perform as a technical expert in the area of database management and administration to support the operation, maintenance, and modification of the ARIMS family of applications.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement solutions to complex database problems requiring originality and ingenuity.
• Serve as a technical specialist in application software and information management or as a systems integration generalist.
• Ensure compliance with Army software requirements, maintaining system integrity with only Army-approved software.
• Provide expert knowledge and support for GOTS applications, including ARIMS and its associated systems and infrastructure.
• Liaise with various groups within the Contractor and partner companies to facilitate integrated and cohesive solutions.
• Proactively update and advise Government IT personnel on possible solutions to technical issues.
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to application software, technical information management, systems integration, and GOTS applications.
• Act as a liaison with other groups inside the program.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in engineering, scientific, technical, or business management disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 7 years of specialized database experience ideally in an area relevant to Army Records Management.
• An active in scope Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in GOTS applications and systems, especially ARIMS, and familiarity with its technical infrastructure, including Microsoft SQL and CA SiteMinder.
• Demonstrated capability to apply extensive expertise as a technical specialist or systems integration generalist.
• Must have demonstrated the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders in multiple formats.
• Must possess baseline and computing environment certifications for IAT-II IAW DoD 8570.01-M (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, or SSCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certifications related to database management, such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database Administrator.
• Experience with cloud-based database technologies and services.
• Prior experience in a government or military IT environment, particularly related to record management.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale database projects.
• Proficiency in SQL and database scripting languages.
• Knowledge of database design principles and data modeling techniques.
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for databases.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services and solutions such as, AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and diagnostic practices.
• Knowledge of current government policies regarding data management such as OMB and NARA policies for electronic records management.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• Normal office conditions.
• Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.
• On government site within Fort Belvoir, VA.

Working at SOSi:

• All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.