Senior SQL Database Administrator

Cardinal Technology Systems•New Cumberland, PA

About The Position

Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to provide database administration for a government IT solutions provider serving commercial and government initiatives. The role administers computerized databases; plans long-range database administration and design requirements with information systems managers; and designs, creates, and maintains databases in a client/server environment. The administrator conducts database quality control and auditing to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data, advises users on database access, and designs, implements, and maintains complex databases. The work includes database programming and systems design support, maintaining database dictionaries, monitoring standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integrating systems through database design. The position requires a qualifying federal security clearance or background-check status, along with database experience and specified DoD-approved certifications.

Requirements

  • Possess an IT-I security clearance or a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC).
  • Meet the stated basic federal clearance requirements: U.S. citizenship, a clear criminal history check, and no recent or pending bankruptcies.
  • Have 5 or more years of progressive experience with database query languages such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.
  • Have 3 or more years of hands-on experience and expertise with Relational Database Management Systems.
  • Have experience working with various operating systems and additional programming languages.
  • Hold a DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification.
  • Hold a listed computing environment certification: MC: Azure DBAA, MCSA: SQL 2012 DBA, MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA, or MC: Azure SEA.

Responsibilities

  • Administer computerized databases.
  • Project long-range database administration and design requirements in coordination with other information systems managers.
  • Design, create, and maintain databases in a client/server environment.
  • Conduct quality control and auditing of client/server databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
  • Advise users on access to client/server databases.
  • Design, implement, and maintain complex databases, including their access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.
  • Apply database technology, development methodology, and front-end/back-end programming language knowledge, including SQL.
  • Perform database programming and support systems design.
  • Maintain database dictionaries and monitor standards and procedures.
  • Handle file design and storage and integrate systems through database design.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid life insurance
  • Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, floating holidays, and bereavement leave
  • Semi-monthly pay cycle
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