Database Administrator

The Government Client is hiring a Database Administrator to enhance, configure, deploy and maintain database activities in support of a complex IT environment.

Requirements

• Administer and maintain relational database management systems, including DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Plan, install, configure, and upgrade database instances to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Design and implement database architectures at the enterprise level with high availability (HA), scalability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Develop and enforce database security policies, access controls, and encryption to protect sensitive data.
• Monitor database performance, analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and apply optimizations to improve query efficiency and system responsiveness.
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and Bash to reduce manual intervention.
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to support application performance tuning and database access requirements.
• Manage bulk data loading processes and ensure timely and accurate data ingestion.
• Evaluate and implement database monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve issues.
• Document database configurations, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and standards for knowledge sharing and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies, researching and recommending tools and methods to enhance database operations.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed.
• Develop standards and procedures for database environments.
• Proven ability to stay current with new database technology developments and techniques, researching new software and tools, and proactively recommending improvements.