Database Administrator - DoD

Database Administrator DoD

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is actively searching for a Database Administrator at our client s project in Rock Island, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity with competitive pay and great benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile government project with a highly respected company known for its great work culture.

Responsibilities:

Performs essential DBA functions for supported databases (SQL Server, Oracle and DB2).

Develops, manages, and implements data schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions.

Develops database utilities and automated reporting.

Works with others on the team to provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process and coordinate with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies.

Performs capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of the databases; and associated systems.

Provides normal and emergency production support. Coordinates with user departments and other Support staff in order to resolve system problems.

Documents database processing procedures, operation run books, and system documentation including training materials and usage statistics.

Performs research, analysis and recommendation of database software and related tools.

Develops security strategies for the database environments, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience performing the duties of a database administrator preferred

MS and/or Oracle Certifications required

Must possess and maintain Security + Certification

Experience operating any major database system (MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and/or DB2) in an enterprise environment.

Expertise coding in SQL, Python, Perl, shell, or other high-level languages.

Knowledge of database tuning, capacity management, and resource forecasting.

Experience with Linux or Unix.

Experience working with big data (many Terabytes) is an asset.

General database system knowledge, database theory, disaster recovery, database security, database design, capacity planning, performance analysis, change management.

Must be a US Citizen / Security Clearance is preferred

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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