Senior Database Administrator

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to join our team. As a Senior Database Administrator you will leverage your in-depth knowledge and expertise to manage and maintain our database systems ensuring their performance availability and security. You will work on complex projects analyze diverse data sets and develop innovative solutions to support our business objectives.
This position can be located at any CGI office in the U.S preferred location is FairfaxVA; however a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

.Install configure and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server MySQL or PostgreSQL.
.Well versed in managing cloud-based database administration setting up and tearing down the DB environment and managed services.
.Monitor database performance implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
.Ensure the security of databases by implementing and managing access controls encryption and other security measures.
.Perform regular database backups and recovery procedures to protect data integrity.
.Optimize database performance through tuning indexing and query optimization.
.Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
.Troubleshoot and resolve complex database-related issues ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
.Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations processes and procedures.
.Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators.
.Stay up to date with the latest database technologies and industry best practices.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

.Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
.Cloud platform experience is a must with GCP specifically being preferred
.A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related role.
.Proficiency in database management systems such as SQL Server MySQL or PostgreSQL.
.Strong understanding of database security backup and recovery and performance tuning.
.Experience with database monitoring and management tools.
.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
.Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
.Ability to exercise good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
.A Solution Architect or DBA level certification in at least one cloud platform would also be preferred (e.g. Google: Cloud SQL or AlloyDB for Relational and Spanner Firestore Bigtable for Non-relational).
.Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python PowerShell or Bash.
.Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Specific experience with high availability solutions and disaster recovery planning could be emphasized.
.Experience with Performance Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with specific performance monitoring and analysis could be added.
.Experience with Automation Tools: Mentioning experience with automation tools for database management and deployment such as Ansible Terraform or Jenkins could be valuable.
.Experience with Data Warehousing: If relevant to the role experience with data warehousing solutions like Amazon Redshift Snowflake or Google BigQuery could be included.
.Experience with Data Modeling: Proficiency in data modeling and database design could be an important qualification especially if the role involves designing new database systems.
.Soft Skills: While communication and collaboration skills are mentioned emphasizing other soft skills such as leadership adaptability and time management could provide a more rounded view of the ideal candidate.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89600.00 - $198400.00.
CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees up to a maximum for their job category

401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible professionals

Additional benefits determined by your Service Contract Act:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Federal Holidays
Health & Welfare Benefits

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Skills:

• Data Architecture
• Database Administration
• Python

What you can expect from us:

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