Database Administrator- Mid Level

Position: Database Administrator
Location: Huntsville, AL or Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Experience: 6 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases supporting mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database administration, system integration, security measures, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain moderately complex databases to support operational and analytical needs.
• Maintain database dictionaries and ensure seamless integration of systems through effective database design.
• Administer and test computer databases, applying expertise in database management systems.
• Coordinate and implement database changes, updates, and patches as required.
• Develop and enforce security measures to safeguard databases and sensitive information.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and integrity, optimizing for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance (required).
• 6 years of experience in database administration, design, and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience with database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong understanding of database design, normalization, and performance tuning.
• Ability to coordinate and implement security measures to protect databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a classified or DoD environment.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
• Certifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server, or AWS Database Specialty.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS: 

•  Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
•  We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.
  

ABOUT CINTEL, INC: 

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support. 

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs. 

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. 

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.