Database Analyst/Programmer - SMS Data Products Group, Inc.

SMS is currently seeking an Intermediate Database Analyst/Programmer in Fort Huachuca, AZ . The desired candidate for the database administrator (DBA) within the Regional Cyber Center – CONUS (RCC-C) will become part of a customer focused team responsible for the ongoing maintenance and documentation of database components supporting critical information systems and enterprise end users.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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• Maintenance and documentation of database components supporting critical information systems and enterprise end users.
• Continual care of the databases as required to ensure that applications and databases operate at peak performance, with integrity, and are as secure as possible.
• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG’s) tracking the DB’s security compliance and troubleshooting are vital to this position.
• Proficiently documenting their process for DB optimizations, troubleshooting and new builds.
• Adapt to changing environments, display initiative, good judgment, and have a positive attitude.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 + years of related IT experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain Interim SECRET eligibility.
• HS +4 years, AA/AS +2 of similar experience, or BS/BA.
• An IAT II certification (CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) is required.
• Microsoft SQL Server or other related database certifications per the requirements list within 180 days of start date.
• Excellent team skills, thorough, and communications skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate initiative and be results oriented with flexibility and tenacity.
• Demonstrate the ability to continuously adjust priorities to reflect changing circumstances.
• Ability to work in a dynamic cross-organizational team environment.
• Strong dedication to provide quality customer service.
• Effective problem-solving skills and inherent decision-making ability.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify the cause of issues with the system or determine if other teams need to be included in resolving an issue.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to manage own projects including communications to customers as well as work as part of a larger team managed by a project manager.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.