Senior Database Administrator - Oracle SQL Server W

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

In this position, you will be part of a talented and growing IT team and take responsibility for a wide range of assignments supporting on-premises and hosted data. In doing so, you'll have the opportunity to apply your expert level knowledge of database architecture, standards, programming, and optimization techniques. You will build database configurations, maintain data flows and related processes, optimize servers and databases, increase automation, usability, and create technical documentation. This will require use of complex database security techniques, backup, restoration, migration strategies, risk management, and disaster recovery. This opportunity will afford the successful candidate to influence, grow and evolve with the organization as we transform into a new corporation.

Responsibilities:

Installing and regularly upgrading Oracle and SQL Server

Create and manage database tablespaces

Database user account creation and management

Database and database infrastructure security configurations

Support security teams with required security configurations, justifications, and Information assurance vulnerability management (IAVM) tasks

Manage Oracle and SQL Server Database instances on Linux and Windows operating systems

Expertise with Windows OS configuration and management

Provide full system administration and database administration support for the SQL Server and Oracle environment

Provide support for development, test and production Oracle/SQL Server enterprise relational database management systems Required Qualifications:

Minimum experience 5 years performing in an Oracle 19c and SQL Server 2019 DBA role

Experience administering Business Management applications and knowledge of Business application architecture

Knowledge of standard integration platforms and REST APIs

Strong knowledge of database roles/security best practices

Problem solving plus analytical skills troubleshooting complex database issues

Demonstrated experience in the following:

Scripting Experience - (ie:Shell, Bash, Python, PowerShell.)

Application servers (ie: RedHat JBOSS, Apache, IIS)

database/application performance tuning in Oracle and SQL Server

Reading execution plans, query store, extended events

Backup and Recovery Tools: RMAN, pg_dump, veeam

TSQL Scripts and writing complex queries

Working on reorg/rebuild indexes and fragmentation issues

GUI Tools - SSMS, SQL Developer, Toad

SQL Tools - SSIS SSRS Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a DoD environment with associated clearances is preferred

Experience with automated system configuration

Experience with PostgreSQL

Knowledge of Data Warehouse concepts Location: Danbury, CT

Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We're close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities - great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages

Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts

401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions

3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events

13 paid holidays

Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs

Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance

Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance

4 weeks paid Parental Leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to or contact and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

This position also requires U.S. citizenship in support of contract requirements. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the U.S. and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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