Database Administrator - Pantheon Data

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data has a need for a Database Administrator with experience supporting applications and databases running in AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have good experience in AWS Cloud and DB2 administration. Experience with AIX and IBM WebSphere Application Server will be a plus. This Senior Database Administrator has an important role in the strategic migration of large legacy applications to AWS GovCloud for our federal clients. Key responsibilities include database configuration, migration, modernization, Security and operational monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and validation of legacy enterprise database migrations from on-premises environments to AWS GovCloud.
• Manage and maintain DB2 databases running on EC2 instances, ensuring high availability, performance and security.
• Ensure database security by implementing and maintaining access controls, encryption, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate database management tasks.
• Work closely with application developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and migration of applications.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as backups, restoration, and database migrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, such as performance and connectivity issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Stay current with the latest database technologies and best practices.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience performing database administration and IT systems support.
• Proficiency in DB2 database administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with IBM WebSphere Application Server and related database support.
• Knowledge of AIX operating systems and DB2 database migration strategies to AWS.
• Experience with database design, configuration, performance tuning, security management, and backup and recovery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex, multi-disciplinary security challenges in cloud environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• AWS Certified Database - Specialty certification.
• Knowledge of database automation and scripting tools, such as PowerShell/Python.
• Experience using database design, monitoring, and performance tuning tools.
• Familiarity with IBM Content Manager.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or federal government clients.
• Current Secret clearance.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location

United States - Remote

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $102,000 - $128,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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