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Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA) – Senior Level
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Time Type: Full-time
Potential for Telework: No
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: W2 or 1099
Citizenship: US Citizen, no Dual Citizenship
Position Overview:
The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to the administration, design, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale computerized databases within a client/server environment. This role involves projecting long-term requirements, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability, and providing expert guidance and support on database systems. The DBA will design and support complex databases, perform quality controls, audits, and system integration, and work closely with other information systems managers to meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
-Plan, design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level databases in a client/server environment.
-Project long-term database requirements in coordination with other management teams.
-Conduct quality control, auditing, and performance tuning of databases to ensure accuracy, security, and optimal operation.
-Advise users on database access, security, and best practices for efficient data use.
-Design, implement, and maintain databases considering JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organizational structure, protection, security, and documentation.
-Develop and support database programming, including front-end/back-end development using SQL and other relevant languages.
-Maintain database dictionaries, monitor standards, design files, storage, and facilitate system integration through database design.
-Perform database security management, backups, recovery, and troubleshooting.
-Develop procedures and documentation for database management and support ongoing improvement initiatives.
-Conduct system audits and enforce database management standards and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
-Five (5) years of progressive experience with database query languages such as Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server, and MS Access.
-Three (3) years of hands-on experience and expertise in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
-Proven experience in at least two large projects responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing large-scale databases.
-Ability to work across various operating systems and additional programming languages.
-Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) clearance at the time of proposal submission.
-DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II.
NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.
Our extensive benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Ensuring our employees have access to essential healthcare services.
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions: Helping our employees secure their financial future.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Providing peace of mind with robust coverage.
Up to Five weeks of PTO: Enabling you to streamline your work life balance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Offering financial protection during unforeseen circumstances.
529 College Savings Plan: Supporting our employees’ educational savings goals.
Employee Learning Program with Tuition Reimbursement: Encouraging continuous learning and development.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans: Allowing employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively.
Profit Sharing: Rewarding our employees for contributing to the company’s success.
Employee Referral Program: Incentivizing our team to bring in new talent.
$5,000 Company-Paid Travel/Vacation after 5 Years of Service: Celebrating loyalty and service with generous vacation benefits.
Equal Opportunity and Career Advancement
NexThreat is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We provide a clear pathway for career development, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.
Fair Compensation
Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat’s internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Reward and Recognition
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.
Vacation Benefits
Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families.
We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
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