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SMX Senior Database Administrator - Ft. Meade, MD (3657) in Fort Meade, Maryland
Senior Database Administrator - Ft. Meade, MD (3657)at SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)
Fort Meade, MD
SMX is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command’s IT infrastructure by providing hardware maintenance, hardware management and Tier II service desk support. This is a full-time onsite position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
Develop, implement, and maintain database backup and recovery strategies.
Identify and resolve performance issues by monitoring system resources and SQL query execution.
Optimize database structures, queries, and indexing strategies to improve performance.
Implement and enforce database security measures to protect sensitive data.
Ensure databases comply with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide 24/7 support for critical database environments, including on-call support.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Work closely with development teams to design, implement, and optimize database schemas.
Collaborate with other IT teams to plan and implement database upgrades and migrations.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Generate reports on database performance, usage, and other relevant metrics.
Conduct training sessions to enhance the skills of the IT team and other stakeholders.
Required Skills, Experience & Education
Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI
DoD 8140 requirements.
Security+ce
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in database administration, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar.
Strong understanding of database architecture, design, and data modeling.
Experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of backup and recovery best practices, disaster recovery planning, and high availability solutions.
Familiarity with cloud database solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Understanding of database security practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
AWS Certified Database – Specialty
Desired Skills, Experience
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – for database security knowledge.
ITIL Foundation – for understanding IT service management best practices.
PMP or similar project management certification – for managing database projects.
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