Senior Database Administrator

Telos • San Antonio, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security. Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment! This position will be based at San Antonio, TX

Requirements

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 5 - 7 years of experience, or a Master's and 3 to 5 years of experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• IAT Level II certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.01 requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to sensitive information (U.S. citizenship required).
• The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Administer and support Linux environments (RHEL) within AWS cloud infrastructure (preferred).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux systems and enterprise applications, including Java, Tomcat, and web servers (preferred).
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions using Python, Bash, and AWS Lambda (preferred).
• Support AWS services, including EC2, RDS, ELB, and related components (preferred).
• Design, build, and deploy cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation (preferred).
• Apply foundational knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support compliance and security initiatives (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Quickly discern database schema and manage database capacity planning to ensure resources are scaled effectively to meet growing data demands.
• Design, implement, and optimize complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production database issues, including performing restores and analyzing deadlocks by tracing Java-based application calls.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Linux command-line operations for managing AWS RDS Postgres instances, including connecting via bastion hosts and using PSQL.
• Drive application stress testing by triggering large-scale SQL operations via API calls (Python), analyzing the results, and collaborating with developers on data-driven solutions.
• Create and maintain data management plans, backup policies, and SOPs as required to meet security controls.
• Proactively monitor database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to ensure optimal query execution and application responsiveness.
• Design, document, and regularly test disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failure.
• Understand cloud-native tools such as AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail for monitoring, logging, and auditing database activity.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis for any database incidents, meticulously documenting the investigation, resolution, and preventative measures.
• Administer and support Linux environments (RHEL) within AWS cloud infrastructure (preferred).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Linux systems and enterprise applications, including Java, Tomcat, and web servers (preferred).
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions using Python, Bash, and AWS Lambda (preferred).
• Support AWS services, including EC2, RDS, ELB, and related components (preferred).
• Design, build, and deploy cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation (preferred).
• Apply foundational knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support compliance and security initiatives (preferred).
• Perform tasks independently while collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Enhance operational performance by streamlining processes and delivering high-quality, seamless customer service.
• Execute assignments with independent judgment and initiative within defined scope.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and organizational effectiveness.
• Deliver high-quality work products with strict adherence to accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate effectively with Telos Corporation, Telos Identity Management personnel, government agencies, and industry partners.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• tuition reimbursement
• 401k
• salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level