Database Administrator
| Company | Makpar |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in database administration or in a similar role.
- Experience in database backup, disaster recovery planning, performance optimization and data security.
- Knowledge of database management systems including Oracle (preferred). Oracle, MongoDB, MySQL, MS SQL Server, RDS, etc.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.
- Clearance eligible. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3+ years and Federal Tax compliant.
Responsibilities
- Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices.
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for data elements and tables in the company.
- Identify and implement database requirements for new or existing applications by working collaboratively with other teams.
- Optimize database performance and efficiency by evaluating and recommending new database technologies.
- Execute regular database maintenance tasks, including database defragmentation, backups, and database replication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant database administration certificates, such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).
- Ability to use a scripting language (like Python or Perl) to automate database administration tasks.
- Experience in cloud database technologies, like Amazon RDS or Microsoft Azure.
- Knowledge of database automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.