Responsibilities

Peraton seeks a Database Administrator to support the Operations & Security of a JFHQ-DODIN Information Environment. Location: Fort Meade, MD. 

Tasks include:

• Direct and perform all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment
• Ensure the databases and related applications operate functionally and efficiently
• Install and maintain the performance of database servers
• Develop processes for optimizing database security
• Set and maintain database standards
• Manage database access
• Conduct performance tuning of database systems
• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards
• Create automation for repeating database tasks
• Be available for on-call support as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, Will consider HS 12 years of experience.
• Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements
• Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability
• Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption
• Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency
• Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions
• Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance 
• Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration
• Current DOD 8140/8570 IAT II certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred, not required:

• DOD 8140/8570 IAT III certification
• DOD 8140/8570 IASAE Level II
• Cloud Certification
• Solutions Architect
• Data Specialty

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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