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Database Administrator I
| Company | Leidos |
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| Location | Springfield, VA, USA |
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| Salary | $50700 – $91650 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of prior relevant experience.
- Expert knowledge in specialized functions is required.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
- Monitor database performance, implement tuning strategies, and optimize queries to improve efficiency.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and availability by enforcing database policies and standards.
- Develop and implement reliable backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- Test backup and restore processes to ensure data is recoverable in case of a failure.
- Establish high-availability and replication strategies for critical systems.
- Ensure database security by managing user access, privileges, and authentication mechanisms.
- Implement data encryption, audit logs, and security controls to protect sensitive information.
- Monitor database compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Analyze database performance metrics and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Implement database partitioning, caching, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
- Collaborate with developers to design, develop, and implement database schemas and structures.
- Assist in the development and testing of database-related application components.
- Ensure seamless database deployment and version control processes.
- Proactively monitor database health using performance monitoring tools.
- Respond to database-related incidents, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring problems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Create reports on database performance, incidents, and maintenance activities.
- Provide regular updates to management on the status of database systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation tools and scripting for database management.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployment.
- Understanding of NoSQL databases and big data technologies.
