Database Administrator - RSEKURE

Job Title: Database Administrator

Department: Operations - Services

Reports To: RSekure Program Manager

Location: On-site in Chantilly, VA

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

Pay Type: Salaried, Contract

Clearance Req: TS/SCI - Full-Scope Polygraph

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

RSekure is seeking a mid to senior level Database Administrator in the Chantilly, VA area to work with our customer's technical team. An ideal candidate must possess demonstrated experience providing database tuning, integration, operations and maintenance support to the clients evolving Linux/AWS environment. This position requires demonstrated experience with PostgreSQL, DevOps concepts, Linux, Python, and Shell Scripting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with a group of Cloud Engineers and Infrastructure Administrators.
• Use experience to migrate Oracle databases to PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL or RDS instances to traditional and non-traditional platforms.
• Evaluate and make recommendations regarding data integrity.
• Diagnose, isolate and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining to data infrastructure.
• Develop methods of ensuring that data incompatibilities among systems are systematically eliminated.
• Develop and recommend data management policies, standards, practices and security measures to ensure effective and consistent data management operations.
• Travel not required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Critical Skills

• Strong experience in SQL, PL/SQL, Linux/Unix scripting.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge with Amazon Web Services technologies to include EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation.
• Demonstrated experience/knowledge working in a DevOps environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in database administration or related positions.

Desired Certifications and Licenses

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) highly desired.
• Other relevant cyber certifications (CompTIA Sec+, Net+, etc.) are a bonus.

Special Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph.

Work Environment

Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens; mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

ADA: RSekure will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. EEO/AA: RSekure does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Company Overview

RSekure employees work alongside their civilian and military counterparts in the federal government to find creative, innovative solutions to today's problems. Our teams are committed to excellence and dedicated to our clients' missions. We believe in hiring bright people and empowering them to do their best work from day one. Bring your skills and share our vision! Learn more about us at www.rsekure.com

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects and make a significant impact.
• Professional development opportunities and career growth prospects.
• Group Term Life Insurance, LTD, and STD benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans
• 401k and Retirement Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

RSekure prides itself on its tradition of service, responsiveness and team work ethic. We don't just hire employees; we develop partnerships with our staff based around their personal career and educational goals. RSekure encourages professional development through our company-paid educational programs and training.