Database Administrator

Full-time

Saint Louis, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team supporting our NGA customer in St, Louis MO. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to all activities related to the administration of computerized databases.
• Projects long range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function.
• Includes database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection.
• Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a web-based environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Advises users on access to various web-based databases.
• Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front end /backend programming languages (e.g., SQL).
• Performs database programming and supports systems design.
• Maintaining information assurance (IA) security documentation and artifacts for SQL databases.
• Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

Requirements

• Five (5) years progressive experience of database query languages such as Oracle PL SQL, SQL, SQQ Lite, T-SQL, MS Access.
• At least three years hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems.
• Familiarity with technical controls in the Risk Management Framework, as they apply to SQL databases.
• Experience also shall include capability to work on various operating systems and additional programming languages.
• Has experience in at least two projects in a large organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scale computer database.
• Minimum TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance.
• Active Computing Environment Certification: MS SQL Server 2016 and up (Desired).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical requirements and provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changing business requirements and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide teams towards achieving project goals and deliverables.
• Highly motivated, self-learner, and technically inquisitive.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems.
• Guide & Support Junior level personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability plans
• Long-term disability plans
• Vacation time
• Holidays