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Summary

*** This role requires an active DoD Secret clearance ***

We are seeking a talented Senior Database Administrator to support a program for one of our DISA customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following. Designs, implements, and maintains Oracle 19c and GoldenGate replication. Ensures that the database is available, performing properly and is kept safe. This includes such tasks as software installation, upgrades and patching, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security, monitoring, problem solving, etc. Responsible for designing a logical model and building the physical database. Analyzes the business needs and creates a database solution to meet them. Tasks include data modeling, database design; E-R (Entity Relationship) models, database programming, business report generation, ETL procedure development, database performance optimization, etc.

Responsibilities

• Tests programs or databases, correct errors, and makes necessary modifications/refinements. 
• Provides tier III support for DISA and other DoD environments and additional tier III support to federal civilian agencies through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
• Supports operational maintenance and administration to Oracle 19c with GoldenGate. 
• Designs logical and physical databases or reviews description of changes to database design to understand how changes to be made affect physical database. 
• Sets user privileges within the database environment and specifies user access level for each segment of one of more data items. 
• Monitors and optimizes system performance using index tuning, disk optimization, and other methods. 
• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, and maintains a database system. 
• Evaluates and analyzes database systems for enhancements. 
• Enters codes to create production database. 
• Works as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. 
• Supports planning, implementation, and configuration of database software while ensuring database security regulations, policies and best practices are followed. 
• May serve as task lead or primary contact. 
• Onsite 3-4 days per week. Location: Annapolis, MD. 
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Scope: 

• Knowledge - Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Interprets issues & recommends leading practices & innovative solutions.

• Problem Solving - Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Discretion/Latitude - Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
• Impact - Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgement or failure to achieve results would result in large amounts of resources.
• Liaison/Leadership - Serves as consultant to management. May be primary technical or project/program or task lead.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and eight years related experience, or a combination of equivalent experience and training. Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• DoD IAT-II certification required: CISSP or Sec CE, etc. 
• Active DoD Secret clearance. 

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.