Database Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, design, and maintain computerized databases in a client/server environment.
• Project long-range requirements for database administration and design in coordination with other managers in the information systems function.
• Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Advise users on access to various client/server databases.
• Design, implement, and maintain complex databases considering JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Apply knowledge of database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL).
• Perform database programming and support systems design, including maintenance of database dictionaries, monitoring standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience with database query languages such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.
• At least three (3) years hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Experience working on multiple operating systems and with additional programming languages.
• Experience in at least two projects in a large organization administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale computer databases.

 

Certifications

• Relevant database certification such as MCITP DBA, MCITP DBD, MCSE:DP, MCSM:DP, or MS SQL Server 2012.
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II
• COMPTIA Security+ CE
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • COMPTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Global Industriel Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Certified Network Defender (CND)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Education

• Undergraduate degree required.

 

Clearance

• Top Secret – IT-I (Tier 5) Critical Sensitive Clearance

Overview

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Team.

 

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Remote- Must be available to attend periodic in person meetings in Washington, DC metropolitan area.
• Type of environment: Remote
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodatio