Software Developer – Database Administrator – Senior

Amentum•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Senior Software Engineer/Database Administrator to support IT systems and database environments. The role includes capacity planning, system infrastructure administration, day-to-day monitoring and problem resolution, and database performance and schedule management. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain database applications in cloud environments for new applications or the migration of legacy applications. The position requires at least 10 years of software development experience and a strong background in cloud technologies and database administration. A TS/SCI with Poly clearance is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

At least 10 years of software development experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
Experience interpreting data models and developing database structures.
Ability to use standard diagramming techniques to design and develop computer data models.
Experience implementing and troubleshooting programming changes and modifications.
Database administration support experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of database security requirements.
Experience developing, documenting, and implementing backup and recovery procedures.
Experience managing databases for high availability.
Experience configuring, managing, and maintaining complex relational databases.
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience monitoring critical systems.
Knowledge of database management system software, including Microsoft SQL Server.
Knowledge of development environment software including C# and Microsoft Visual Basic.
Ability to comply with company drug and alcohol policies and successfully complete drug screening, which may include pre-hire screening for marijuana and other federally controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Cloud technology and database administration background.

Responsibilities

Plan capacity for server, storage, and critical systems.
Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes.
Provide day-to-day IT systems operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client issues.
Perform capacity management and planning for complex and critical server and storage systems.
Recommend and implement process and tool improvements for change management and configuration management.
Manage, monitor, and administer database performance and scheduled activities.
Optimize and tune data loads and extractions.
Install and configure database environments and associated storage systems.
Perform backups, restores, and data archiving.
Design, develop, and maintain database applications in cloud environments for new development and legacy application transitions.
Maintain a safe work environment and fulfill applicable safety, training, emergency response, quality, and procedure-compliance responsibilities.