Database Administrator (FS2)

Company: Open Systems Technologies Corporation
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Database Administrator (FS2) EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Open Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking a Database Administrator to provide SQL and PostgreSQL support to Agile DevOps software development and to IT mission critical systems. The DBA will perform database administrator tasks including monitoring user access and security, monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users, mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database, refining the logical design, installing and testing new versions, and refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements and conduct capacity planning.Primary Responsibilities+ Act as the SME and provide best practice recommendations for SQL and PostgreSQL+ Provide SQL infrastructure engineering to include database architecture maintenance, database upgrades, server configurations, and application configurations.+ Install, configure, and manage multiple SQL server environments with high availability and disaster recovery, to include monitoring, analysis, reporting, and data warehouse services and solutions+ Architect and design the configuration and operation of SQL platforms on all environments.+ Ensure proper integration of SQL with applications to include but not limited to SharePoint, Active Directory, etc---+ Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly+ Work closely with IT Project Managers and Software Developers+ Communicate with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security+ Commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing applications+ Support on-call activities as neededPosition Requirements Basic Qualifications+ Top Secret Clearance Required+ 5+ years of experience administering, patching, performance tuning and securing PostrgeSQL database+ Preferred 3+ year administering Microsoft SQL Server+ 4+ years of AWS RDS management experience+ Experience with scripting using Ansible, Python or similar dynamic languages+ Must have excellent communications and documentation skills+ Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to effectively troubleshoot, resolve, or escalate problems+ BS degreePreferred Qualifications+ Oracle Database Administrator Certifications a plus+ Relevant AWS certification preferredFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Benefits Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and have various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks Holiday pay, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD, 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k. Security Clearance Top Secret Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Req Number INF-22-00015 Location Chantilly, Virginia This position is currently accepting applications.

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