Database Administrator

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Database Administrator is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Administers a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands.
• Oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites.
• Assists Database Designers/Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases and database systems.
• Reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff; creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using products such as Crystal Reports; researches and implements new database and online technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ActiveTS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3-5 years;
  PhD, 0-3 years
• One or more of the following DoD 8570/8140 certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • CompTIA CASP+
  • CISSP

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty
• Microsoft SQL Server High Availability Certification
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
• RMF (NIST 800-37 / 800-53) formal training
• ITIL 4 Foundation (Minimum)
• ITIL Managing Professional (Preferred)
• COBIT 2019 Foundation

We are seeking aDatabase Administrator to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III).The Senior Database  Administratorimplements and optimizesthe computerized database systems that support the Company's or client's ability to function.

Tek Synap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:
  
  Annapolis Junction, MD or Denver, Colorado
• Type of environment:
  Varies
• Noise level:
  Low
• Work schedule:
  
  “Normal work hours” constitute on average 8 hours a day,40 hoursper week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring , Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and…