SQL Server Database Administrator

Description

Our Government team is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Database Administrator. The candidate will work within a cohesive engineering team to design, develop and implement database solutions that store, organize, and manage data. The SQL DBA will ensure that systems perform and operate efficiently, data is stored regularly and effectively, and that data is secure from unauthorized access. The SQL DBA will implement database performance, security and integrity measures for multiple projects.

This position will be directly responsible for a team of database engineers supporting multiple customers.

Onsite: Rock Island, IL

• Database Administrator
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• DB2
• Queries
• SQL
• Python
• Shell
• Linux or Unix

• Performs essential DBA functions for supported databases SQL Server, Oracle and DB2) Provide SQL Server Support
• Manages, and implements data schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions
• Works with others on the team to provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process and coordinate with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Performs capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of the databases; and associated systems
• Provides normal and emergency production support. Coordinates with user departments and other Support staff in order to resolve system problems
• Documents database processing procedures, operation run books, and system documentation including training materials and usage statistics
• Performs research, analysis and recommendation of database software and related tools
• Develops security strategies for the database environments, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Experience performing the duties of a database administrator
• MS and/or Oracle experience
• Experience operating any major database system (MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and/or DB2) in an enterprise environment
• Expertise coding in SQL, Python, Perl, shell, or other high-level languages
• Knowledge of database tuning, capacity management, and resource forecasting
• Experience with Linux or Unix
• Experience working with "big data" (many Terabytes) is an asset
• General database system knowledge, database theory, disaster recovery, database security, database design, capacity planning, performance analysis, change management.

• Onsite 5x per week
• Government
• Monday-Friday
• No weekends

• Start Date:
  
  March 30
• Interviews:
  February 19-26

• Drug Test Required;
  Background Check Required.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification-Reimbursement assistance, if passed.
• Will interview without CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Interim Secret Clearance, financed by agency, no out of pocket cost.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage through Tri Net provider. Employees may enroll in a high deductible plan with UHC and select from PPO, HDHP, or other options. The company contributes a fixed dollar amount toward medical coverage and may provide a $400 monthly benefit allowance for employees who waive Tri Net health coverage.

Dental plans include Delta Dental, Aetna, Guardian, and Met Life;
Aetna and Delta Dental offer DMO plans in many states. Vision plans include Aetna and Vision Service Plan. Basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50,000 each is provided by the company. Group Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance replace a percent of salary up to specified limits. Supplemental Life and AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, and employee assistance programs are also available.

Employees may use pre‑tax commuter benefits to cover parking or public transit costs. The company offers referral bonus, paid holidays (10 per year), bereavement leave, and additional paid time off for various reasons.

This is a fully onsite position in Rock Island, IL.

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