Junior Database Administrator

Overview

Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network. Research and apply best practices for the design and administration of databases. Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures, and documentation. Implement database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization. Support backup and disaster recovery strategies. Conduct database capacity and availability audits. Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions.

Research, benchmark, document, and introduce new database technologies and features into the application life cycle. Collaborate with application developers, business owners, and architects in design and implementations. Other duties as assigned.

• Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the MDA enterprise network.
• Research and apply best practices for design and administration of databases.
• Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures, and documentation.
• Implement database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
• Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct database capacity and availability audits.
• Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions.
• Research, benchmark, document, and introduce new database technologies and features into the application life cycle.
• Collaborate with application developers, business owners, and architects in design and implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education/Training: Associate's Degree in technology or other relevant discipline preferred
• DoD 8570 Level II Certification
  , such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher, required
• Experience: 1+ years of experience with MS SQL Server 2019 or higher
• Experience with MS SQL Server cluster, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring
• Experience with MS SQL Server database backup/recovery
• Knowledge and experience with relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations
• Experience working with databases in Azure or AWS

• Must be a US citizen
• Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

$65,000 - $90,000 annually