Database Administrator 2 (Mongo and MSSQL 2nd Shift DBA)

Overview

Seeking an intermediate to advanced MongoDB and MSSQL Database Administrator for second shift (3:30 PM - midnight) , full time work at the VA's Network Operations Center (NOC) in Martinsburg, WV, working for Service Design and Implementation and Portal Services.

Responsibilities

• Overall skills and responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex database issues.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Desire to work second shift (3:30PM - midnight) M-F.
  • Willingness to provide 24x7 on-call support one week a month.
  • Willingness to cross train in MSSQL while training MSSQL DBAs in MongoDB administration.

• MongoDB Experience:
  • Design, deploy, and manage MongoDB databases for large-scale applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and provide guidance on data modeling and database design.
  • Implement and maintain MongoDB database clusters, including replica sets and sharded clusters, ensuring data distribution and fault tolerance.
  • Perform regular database performance tuning and optimization to maximize query efficiency and reduce response time.
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot MongoDB database issues, including performance bottlenecks, query optimization, and replication problems.
  • Implement and manage database security measures in accordance with the VA's MongoDB Baseline, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, to protect sensitive data.
  • Collaborate with system administrators to ensure adequate hardware resources and infrastructure for MongoDB deployment.
  • Stay up to date with the latest MongoDB features, releases, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to the organization's database environment.
  • Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.
  • Provide guidance and support to development teams on MongoDB-related matters, including data access patterns and query optimization.
  • Familiarity with MongoDB monitoring and diagnostic tools, such as MongoDB Cloud Manager, Ops Manager, or third-party solutions.

• MSSQL Experience:
  • Install, configure, harden, patch, upgrade, migrate, maintain, and administer production and development MSSQL 2019 and 2022 instances.
  • Responsible for performance monitoring and tuning, troubleshooting, capacity planning, and database backup and recovery.
  • Ability to write T-SQL to retrieve meta data from system tables and dynamic management views.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience)
• 2-5 years of experience with MSSQL and MONGO
• Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $61,850.00 - USD $98,950.00 /Yr.

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