Database Administrator - Associate
About The Position
The Database Administrator performs routine database maintenance and supports database performance tuning, troubleshooting, query and stored-procedure writing, user-access management, data imports from external systems, disaster-recovery testing and updates, and database upgrade planning. The role analyzes business procedures and problems to design, implement, and refine secure and efficient logical and physical databases in accordance with database design standards. The position installs, configures, and maintains SQL Server databases, monitors and optimizes performance, and resolves production and application-development issues related to database systems. It implements and manages backup, recovery, and replication processes; develops data models and data-dictionary documentation; and works with project teams and organizational units to determine output requirements and define operations. The administrator also prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals, manages individual projects and customer communications, collaborates with team members, and performs on-call duties supporting production applications. The role requires 100% onsite work at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, with no remote work.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance, required before starting.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience requirement: 0 years with a bachelor's degree or 4 years with no degree.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or equivalent RDBMS certification.
- One of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, GSEC, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
- Ability to work 100% onsite; remote work is not available.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine database maintenance.
- Assist with performance tuning and troubleshooting, write queries and stored procedures, and manage user access.
- Develop and run data-import routines from external systems.
- Test and update disaster-recovery procedures and develop and execute database upgrade plans.
- Analyze business procedures and problems to design, implement, and refine accurate, secure, and efficient logical and physical databases in alignment with database design standards.
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
- Monitor and optimize database performance by troubleshooting bottlenecks and query issues.
- Identify and resolve production and application-development problems related to the database management system.
- Implement and manage backup, recovery, and replication processes to protect company data resources.
- Develop and maintain data models and data-dictionary documentation, including data types, structure, and intended use.
- Consult project teams and organizational units to determine output requirements and define logical and mathematical operations.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals related to operational systems.
- Manage individual projects, including customer communications, and work effectively as part of a larger team.
- Share information and collaborate with team members to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Perform on-call duties in support of production applications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
