Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager - Database Engineer/Administrator with extensive experience leading teams in database design, optimization, and management to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining high-performance and high-availability database systems, with a focus on scalability, data integrity, and security.

This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex database systems that are efficient, reliable, and scalable

• Lead database optimization efforts by performing tuning, conducting query optimization, and implementing indexing strategies

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and upgrade of database software and related applications

• Ensure database security by implementing industry-standard encryption and access controls

• Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss and to minimize downtime in the event of a disaster

• Analyze system performance and work collaboratively with IT and development teams to resolve complex issues and improve database operations

• Regularly monitor databases to proactively identify and address issues related to capacity, performance, and maintenance

• Provide leadership and guidance in the creation of standards, best practices, and procedures related to database management

• Mentor junior database administrators and act as an escalation point for complex support issues

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive integration of database technologies with other enterprise applications and systems

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in database administration, with at least 4 years in a senior role managing enterprise databases

• Strong expertise in SQL and experience with major RDBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL

• Proficient in database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.) is a plus

• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable

• Experience with database monitoring tools and ability to interpret their results for actionable insights

• Solid understanding of database-related networking and security protocols

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Must have an active Secret clearance

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Work Environment:

• This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime

• Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities

• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2501625

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