Database Administrator
Database Administrator
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$ 104000 - 166000
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Job Description
Responsibilities
As a Database Administrator you will be responsible for managing optimizing and securing our databases to ensure high availability and performance. You will collaborate closely with the development operations and IT teams to design implement and maintain database systems that support critical business applications. Your role will include managing backups performing database tuning handling disaster recovery and ensuring compliance with data security and integrity standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install configure and maintain databases (e.g. MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server Oracle etc. to ensure optimal performance security and availability.
- Monitor database performance troubleshoot issues and implement improvements to ensure high uptime and efficient operations.
- Regularly perform database tuning and optimization to improve query performance and overall system efficiency.
- Implement and manage backup strategies to ensure data integrity and recoverability in the event of failure.
- Develop and test disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss and downtime in case of system failures.
- Implement and enforce database security measures including encryption access control and auditing to protect sensitive information.
- Ensure databases comply with industry regulations and organizational data governance policies.
- Ensure data consistency and integrity by managing database constraints triggers and integrity checks.
- Perform regular database health checks troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure data quality.
- Work closely with development teams to optimize database queries support datarelated queries and advise on best practices for database integration with applications.
- Provide technical support for databaserelated issues and serve as a point of escalation for complex issues.
- Maintain clear and detailed documentation for database configurations procedures and recovery strategies.
- Create and maintain reports regarding database performance security audits and backup status.
- Stay uptodate with the latest database technologies and industry trends.
- Plan and execute database upgrades patches and migrations to keep systems current and secure.
*Position is contingent upon Spring 2025 contract award*
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.
- BA/BS and 8 years of experience; Masters and 6 years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar database management role.
- Strong knowledge of database systems such as MySQL PostgreSQL SQL Server Oracle or similar.
- Proficiency in SQL and understanding of database performance tuning and query optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with database backup and recovery techniques including tools like mysqldump pgdump and other backup solutions.
- Experience with database security practices including access control encryption and user management.
- Strong understanding of data replication high availability and disaster recovery.
- Experience with cloudbased databases and services (AWS RDS Google Cloud SQL Azure SQL) is a plus.
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Python Shell PowerShell) is a plus.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB Cassandra Redis) is a plus.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic Datadog Prometheus).
- Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
- Certification in database administration (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Oracle DBA MySQL Certification) is a plus.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a nextgeneration national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
