Database Administrator

Overview

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Security-cleared Professional: You have made it through the process of receiving a United States government security clearance - congratulations! We know you are a trustworthy intel professional because you have an active DOD Secret security clearance.

Education is important to us: You have a Bachelor s Degree with 2-5 years of experience.

Experience is important to us:

• Experience as a Database Administrator with a focus on Aurora Postgres, Postgre
  
  SQL, or Oracle databases in large-scale, enterprise environments (create and run queries, monitor health, install system patches, create reports, add users, reset passwords, etc.).
• Experience with SQL
• Familiar with infrastructure code
• Knows Atlassian suite to include Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence Bamboo or Jenkins
• Strong skills with Shell Scripting or Bash, experience related to automation and line experience is required.
• Proficiency in database maintenance, patching, security best practices, connection protocols, troubleshooting, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Strong experience with database tuning, query optimization, and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience with Dev Ops practices and automation of database tasks (scripting, CI/CD pipelines).
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and hands-on experience in managing databases in a cloud environment to include CLI, Cloud Formation, RDS, Aurora, EC2, and etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to have skills include:
Python, AWS certification, Dynamo

DB, Oracle certification (OCP), PL/PGSQL or PL/SQL

The DBA will work extensively with Amazon Aurora Postgres and Amazon Dynamo

DB, handling both the operational and developmental aspects of database management. The role involves working with cross-functional teams, maintaining high performance, and ensuring data security across complex, large-scale architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee routine patching, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Implement patch management strategies to address security vulnerabilities and performance improvements.
• Implement robust security measures for database systems, including encryption, authentication protocols, access control, and regular auditing.
• Monitor and analyze database performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Apply tuning techniques for query optimization, indexing strategies, and resource management to enhance overall performance.
• Address database slowdowns, perform root cause analysis, and apply corrective actions to maintain optimal performance.
• Develop and manage database backup strategies, including automated snapshotting and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure high availability and reliability by creating scalable recovery solutions for both Aurora Postgres and Dynamo
  
  DB.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth database connections in microservice architectures.
• Manage different database connection protocols, such as JDBC, ODBC, and other integration methods, to support various applications.
• Troubleshoot connection issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to integrate database management into CI/CD pipelines and automate routine database tasks such as backups, replication, and deployment through scripting and Dev Ops tools.
• Use performance monitoring tools (e.g., AWS Cloud Watch, Datadog) to proactively track and manage database health.
• Generate reports on system usage, performance metrics, and security compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including development, security, and operations teams, to support enterprise-level applications.
• Engage with stakeholders to align database solutions with organizational goals and future scaling needs.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee s needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind.

Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision…