Database Administrator

Database Administrator

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. As a database administrator specializing in cloud based Oracle systems, you know how to manage and secure database technology. At Booz Allen, you can use those skills to improve the database technology supporting our nation's veterans.

On our team, you’ll analyze the design, development, and delivery or implementation of data solutions, including architecture design, prototyping of concepts to proof of concept, analysis of the development of standards, design, and test plans, code, module design development and testing, data solution debugging, design and implementation of a solution that follows efficient design techniques, and development that meets and exceeds the intent of the design of the data solution. Assist with the planning and engineering of the organization's databases. Monitor performance, scalability, and security and evaluate existing database design to determine the necessary updates and integration requirements of a new design and to ensure final solutions meet organizational needs. You’ll provide your client with peace of mind as you analyze policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the database. You’ll use technology and tools like OEM, CloudWatch, and Dynatrace to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical database.

In this role, you’ll closely impact the Department of Veterans Affairs by modernizing benefits systems. With your technical expertise, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we’ll focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. 

Work with us as we improve database technology to change VA for the better. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• Experience with installation, maintenance, and administration of Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or RDBMS variants
• Experience supporting Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration
• Experience configuring, integrating, and securing AWS cloud-native database offerings such as RDS
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies or the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Ability to design and develop complex SQL/PL SQL queries and reports to retrieve required data
• Ability to analyze and tune queries to improve performance
• Public Trust
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with Database Schema as Code tools
• Experience with database partitioning and microservices
• Knowledge of Liquibase source control tools
• Knowledge of security scanning tools, configuring their use and working with teams to fix vulnerabilities
• Ability to perform code reviews on SQL change sets and work with developers to create and enforce best practices

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required. 
 
Create Your Career:

Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms. 

A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for