Sr Database Administrator

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Zantech is looking for a talented Sr Database Administrator to contribute to the success of our upcoming Operations and Sustainment Support Services project for a Hybrid role based out of Battle Creek, MI.

The Sr Database Administrator will play a crucial role in providing:

• Defense Business Systems (DBS) Life Cycle Management
• Acquisition
• Sustainment
• Maintenance
• Technical Support

The Sr Database Administrator provides expert-level database administration services for mission-critical Defense Business Systems supporting DLA Disposition Services. This role is responsible for all activities related to the administration, design, creation, and maintenance of computerized databases in client/server environments supporting applications including Electronic Turn-in Document (ETID), Reutilization Transfer and Donation (RTD) Web and Mobile, Compliance Suite, Generator Communications Interface (Gen Comm), Employee Suggestion Program (ESP), and future mobile applications.

The DBA Senior works with Oracle, SQL Server, SSRS, and manages databases across DISA, J64 TFS, and Azure Gov Cloud environments.

Impact: This role directly impacts the availability, performance, security, and integrity of databases that enable DLA's mission to manage disposal of excess property from military services and support disaster relief operations nationwide.

Database Administration & Design:

• Provide all activities related to the administration of computerized databases
• Project long-range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function
• Design, create, and maintain databases in client/server environment and other required environments
• Design, implement, and maintain complex databases with respect to JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods
• Apply knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end/back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL)
• Perform database programming and support systems design
• Assist in database modeling as requested, offering design options/solutions

Quality Control & Auditing:

• Conduct quality control and auditing of databases in client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
• Advise users on access to various client/server databases
• Include maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design
• Develop database-related processes/procedures that enforce/complement other data integrity processes and procedures implemented by DIW

Database Management System (DBMS) Support:

• Research, analyze, and determine Database Management System (DBMS) software/patch/upgrade availability and applicability
• Research and recommend software/hardware requirements to the government for approval
• Customize installations for application sustainment
• Develop implementation plan and schedule
• Obtain Government POC approval for installation schedule
• Coordinate schedule through configuration management with the PMO who will go through the DLA Enterprise CM process
• Install/Configure DBMS software/upgrades/patches where applicable

Security & Compliance:

• Provide database CERT/CTO/IA directives/mandates/regulations management where applicable
• Research, analyze, determine applicability and impacts of DBMS CERTS, CTOs, IA directives/mandates/regulations
• Develop implementation plan and schedule for security compliance
• Obtain customer approval for installation schedule from the PMO
• Coordinate schedule through configuration management and obtain approval
• Install and implement CERTS, CTOs, other IA directives, mandates and regulations including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs)
• Prepare Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) as required and implement mitigation measures/strategies as required

Backup, Recovery & COOP:

• Provide database backups and recoveries where applicable
• Determine, set up, coordinate backup schedule for DBMS and other related files
• Provide database Continuity of Operations (COOP) where applicable
• Participate in all phases of COOP planning as needed
• Participate in COOP exercises and related activities as required
• Prepare documentation for COOP exercise and related activities

Database Environment Management:

• Administer application databases across DISA, J64 TFS and Azure Gov Cloud, and any future Amazon Cloud service
• Assist HP and DIW system…