Senior Database Administrator-JCC2

Semper Valens Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize AWS database solutions. This role involves maintaining databases across various environments, ensuring data quality, and implementing best practices for security and scalability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration, particularly with AWS, and possess strong scripting skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and technical excellence, and contribute to impactful projects within the defense sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in database administration with AWS.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and database engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration for AWS services and databases.
• Automate data ingestion and design data models.

Skills

Database Administration

AWS Services

Data Migration

Database Optimization

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3)

Kubernetes

EKS

AWS Lambda

Job description

Job Title and Company

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Job Details

• Position: Senior Database Administrator
• Type: Full Time
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Job Responsibilities

Provide system administration for core data-related AWS services and databases, including maintaining multiple databases across unclassified and classified environments. Manage data exchanges via cross domain solutions like AWS diode and software artifacts. Automate data ingestion and transformation, orchestrate data pipelines, design data models, manage data lifecycle, and ensure data quality.

Key Tasks

• Deploy and manage database solutions on AWS (EC2, S3)
• Implement security, scalability, and disaster recovery best practices
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize databases
• Backup and recovery strategies
• Perform database maintenance tasks
• Proficiency with AWS tools such as Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of database administration experience with AWS
• Minimum 2 years hands-on AWS service experience
• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5+ years experience in database engineering, including data migration, modeling, automation, backup/recovery
• Strong understanding of database design and optimization
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash
• IAT II certification; AWS certification preferred
• TS/SCI clearance

About Semper Valens Solutions

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing software, systems engineering, and lifecycle support to the DoD and VA. We value innovation, cost-effectiveness, and technical excellence, and are committed to equal opportunity employment.