Database Administrator Mid

Netimpact Strategies - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Falls Church, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Administrator (DBA) - Level II role at NetImpact Strategies involves managing and supporting database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. The DBA will be responsible for routine maintenance, installation, configuration, performance tuning, and security management of databases, as well as ensuring data integrity and compliance with organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and support for databases to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Conduct regular updates, patches, and upgrades to database systems to maintain security and functionality.
• Install and configure database management systems (DBMS) and related software.
• Ensure databases are set up according to organizational standards and operational requirements.
• Continuously monitor database performance and resource utilization to identify and resolve issues.
• Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies to enhance database efficiency.
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect database systems from unauthorized access and threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and apply necessary patches and updates to maintain database integrity.
• Manage and execute backup and recovery processes for databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss and downtime in case of system failures.
• Utilize incident management systems (e.g., MHS ServiceNow) to log, track, and resolve database-related incidents.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues promptly to minimize operational impact.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, changes, and incidents.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on database performance, issues, and resolutions.
• Work closely with network operations and other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and support of database systems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on database status and address any concerns.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing and maintaining database quality assurance processes.
• Conduct regular data validation and consistency checks to maintain high data quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, standards, and regulations for database systems.
• Stay updated with the latest database technologies and best practices, recommending improvements as necessary.

Requirements

• One or more of the following (IAT II) certifications: CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP.
• CE: Associate (professional preferred) level certificate for supported technology, such as Microsoft-MCSA: SQL 2016 or Oracle Database 12c.
• Four (4) years of progressive experience demonstrating the required proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalency.

Nice-to-haves

• Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after joining the team.
• 401(k) Plan - Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe all ten federal holidays.
• Pet Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications.