Database Administrator

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•Remote,

3d•$115,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Database Administrator to provide contractor support to the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Business Systems Center (BSC). The role designs, implements, secures, and sustains databases and data-management capabilities. Support includes database design and development, performance tuning, testing, backup and recovery, release support, documentation, and coordination with application-development teams. This is a remote position. Travel is not expected regularly and will typically be less than 5% of the time. The projected annual compensation range is $115,000 to $140,000. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, qualify for and obtain a base access pass, and obtain a favorable National Security Agency Check (NACI), including an FBI fingerprint check.

Requirements

At least two years of experience and knowledge in database administration, data management, database engineering, or related software-engineering activities.
Knowledge of the design and implementation of computer and database-management systems.
Knowledge of current software and database engineering methodologies, design techniques, and applicable software and database standards.
Experience using SQL and Microsoft SQL Server database-development capabilities.
Experience with Microsoft development tools and the analysis, development, maintenance, and testing of database-supported applications.
Excellent technical, organizational, planning, oral and written communication, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and decision-making skills.
A bachelor's degree with a technical major such as engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline; alternatively, two years of college or technical education and three to five years of related work experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to qualify for and obtain a base access pass and obtain a favorable NACI, including an FBI fingerprint check.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers; engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations; and sit for prolonged periods at a desk working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government and DoD environments.
Experience designing and developing relational databases with Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience with SQL programming, stored procedures, views, schemas, data modeling, and database-performance optimization.
Knowledge of secure coding and database-security practices, including access control and identity-management principles.
Experience developing test plans and conducting or coordinating unit, integration, user-acceptance, and performance testing.
Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft O365 and Teams, Excel, Visio, and Outlook.
Knowledge of DevSecOps patterns and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control.
Experience with service-based architectures, APIs, REST, SOAP, or event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of Amazon Web Services architecture.
IAT Level II certification.

Responsibilities

Design and implement databases to meet application requirements.
Develop and implement database objects, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, views, and schemas.
Create and maintain data models to ensure data consistency and integrity.
Implement database security measures, including authentication, authorization, and access controls, in compliance with applicable DoD and DoN policies.
Optimize database performance through indexing, caching, and query optimization.
Maintain current database design, development, and implementation documentation, including entity-relationship diagrams and data-flow diagrams.
Develop and execute database test plans, including unit, integration, and performance testing.
Collaborate with application developers to ensure database designs meet application requirements.
Develop and implement backup and recovery plans that protect data integrity and availability.
Manage database instances, including creation, configuration, and deletion.
Use the enterprise-wide version-control system and support secure, quality-controlled CI/CD builds, testing, and deployments.
Identify, define, or modify interfaces with other systems and applications, ensuring agreements are formally documented with the interfacing system or application.
Support production outages, develop release packages, update work items in the designated tool, and participate in internal review or change boards.
Conduct quality audits of NAVSUP products, research causes of errors, and provide corrective action.
Maintain professional relationships with clients, team members, and internal and external agencies and organizations.