Database Administrator

Decisive Instincts , LLC is seeking a Database Administrator to support secure and efficient data management operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administering, optimizing, and securing databases, and will be responsible for supporting mission‑critical systems in a high‑security environment.

Location:

Newport, RI

Clearance Required:

Top Secret/SCI

• Administer and maintain databases and data management systems for secure storage, query, and utilization.
• Develop, configure, and maintain database systems and software.
• Perform data integration, data modeling, analytics modeling, and data mining.
• Manage database configuration, capacity planning, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct incident, change, release, service level, and continuity management for database systems.
• Analyze data capacity trends and recommend scaling strategies.
• Handle database access, sharing, and consolidation management.
• Ensure optimal performance and integrity of databases through regular maintenance and monitoring.
• Conduct backup and recovery procedures to preserve data integrity.
• Recommend and evaluate emerging database technologies and architectures.
• Apply knowledge of query languages, table relationships, data encryption, and security features.
• Optimize performance for data warehousing and mining applications.
• Develop databases and front‑end applications using SQL, Visual Basic, Java, and web technologies.
• Document database specifications, workflows, test plans, and testing procedures.
• Execute ad‑hoc queries and generate reports using 4th generation languages.
• Perform database conversions and link database with web applications.
• Maintain configuration documentation, user manuals, and SOPs.

Degree Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Information Technology , Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science (ABET‑accredited or CAE‑designated institution).
• Equivalent certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Candidate must meet 8140 role qualifications for the Database Administrator (421) level being filed Database Manager (421).

• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• CompTIA Cloud+
• CompTIA Security+
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security