Sql Database Administrator at TEKsystems

Description:

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise IT Secure Services and Support (HEITS) for the continued operations, maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). Supporting the HEITS management team, the selected individual will be responsible for providing monitoring of customer network data, applications, and operational architecture through a 24/7 Operating Center environment

Installation and configuration of database management systems (DBMS) SQL Server for optimal performance.

Creating and implementing backup strategies ensuring data can be restored in case of loss or corruption to inlcude testing of recovery procedures.

Monitor database performance and make necessary adjustments to improve efficiency, optimizing queries, indexing, and managing resources.

Manage user access and permissions, ensuring that sensitive data is protected from unauthorized access and implement security measures to safeguard against breaches.

Overseeing data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, ensuring data integrity and availability for users.

Assess current database usage and predict future needs, ensuring that the infrastructure can handle growth without performance degradation.

Troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve problems quickly, minimizing downtime and data loss.

Maintaining thorough documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies essential for compliance and operational continuity.

Work with developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to support application development and ensure that database solutions meet business needs.

Skills:

top secret clearance, Database administrator, Sql, Sql server, Performance tuning, Sql database, Database management, Pl/sql, Mysql, Postgresql, Azure, Scripting, Data

Top Skills Details:

top secret clearance ,Database administrator, Sql, Sql server, Performance tuning ,Sql database, Database management,Pl/sql, Mysql, Postgresql

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Having a direct impact on the Homeland Security posture of the USA; award is for 5 years (started in 2023); opportunity for advancement into Tier II engineering; tight knit team

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Benefit Information

  Eligibility requirements apply to some

benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan,

or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role

may include the following: 

•  Medical, dental & vision 
•  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 
•  401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health Spending Account (HSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
•  Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) 

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.