***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance. ***
North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide operations sustainment and engineering support on our program.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitoring the database system and perform routine health checks.
- Deploy security patches and bug fixes to test and operational environments.
- Update databases with new data; update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Minimum 4-10 years of information technology experience, minimum of 4-6 years of practical Database Administration experience.
- Design, implement, and maintain a multiple security enclave data environment, in the AWS cloud.
- Managing database cloud environment with minimal downtime while ensuring data integrity.
- Deploying and managing databases on cloud platforms like Amazon RDS or Aurora.
- Developing and optimizing SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts.
- Designing and implementing scalable database structures.
- Creating and maintaining data models to ensure database integrity and performance.
- Optimizing database performance through index creation and query tuning.
- Aligning database operations with CI/CD pipelines through collaboration with software maintenance teams.
- Proficiency in database management systems such as Oracle or PostgreSQL.
- Planning and executing database upgrades, migrations, and patches for new features and security.
- Analyzing and forecasting database capacity for scalability and optimal performance.
- Leveraging cloud backup solutions for data resilience and easy restoration in failures.
- Using infrastructure as code tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation) for consistent and automated database management.
- Creating and maintaining documentation for database design, configurations, and processes.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must have DoD 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cloud+, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Implementing and optimizing data warehousing solutions on cloud platforms, like Amazon Redshift.
- Integrating databases with containerization platforms (e.g., Docker) and orchestrating with tools like Kubernetes for efficient resource utilization.
- Prior experience with NGA and NGA’s support to mission partners.
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
