Database Administrator Lead

Security Clearance required: No clearance required Cognosante is on a mission to transform our country’s healthcare and national security systems. With our health and security-focused solutions, we help public sector organizations achieve the important task of providing the best possible public services to American Citizens. From Enterprise IT, Data Science, and Security Services, to full-scale Consumer Engagement and Interoperability solutions, we are moving government services forward with transformation and innovation. Learn how we are making a difference in people’s lives today! Job Description Cognosante is looking for a motivated, hands-on Database Administrator Lead with strong logic and interpersonal skills who is up for the challenge of joining a high-performing Data Ecosystem (DE) team (Enterprise Data Warehousing combined with Analytics). As a Database Administrator lead, you will work with the Technical Architect to lead the strategy and implementation for the data integration solution. The technical domain of the Database Administrator Lead includes supporting the Technical Architect with logical and physical data modeling, data integration standards, source to target mapping, best practices, tools and technologies, security in the data integration environment, data integration architecture, design, development, capacity planning, performance tuning, and administration. You will need to clearly identify goals for data management, translate user needs to database design, and can create database management processes along with detailed documentation. At Cognosante we foster a supportive, collaborative, and fun environment where team members are empowered to push the envelope of learning and creativity. Key Responsibilities Work with database software to establish ways to store, organize and manage data Maintain database accuracy and ensure all datasets are up to date Assist with database design and development while managing database access Designing maintenance procedures, disaster recovery procedures, and operationalizing these procedures Ensure that databases meet user, federal, and industry standard requirements Liaise with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Manage database security/integrity and backup procedures Define objectives through consultation with staff at all levels Write reports, documentation, and operating manuals Test and modify databases to ensure that they operate reliably Provide user training, support and feedback Optimize database and data ecosystem components Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another technical field. (6 years of experience can be substitute for degree) Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience managing a complex relational database management system with multiple environments (development, test, production, etc.) Have experience working with one or many of the following tools/platforms; Snowflake, AWS S3, AWS Athena or Aurora, Azure Blob Broad knowledge of Database administration tool sets and concepts Experience with Database software installation, upgrades, management, troubleshooting, design, support (including backups and recovery), data migration techniques, and Database security Experience with Database conversions from disparate system(s) to Lake, Enterprise Data Warehouse and Lake House designs/concepts Capable of hands-on work in all phases of Database design and management Extensive experience dealing with Sensitive Data abiding by Industry Standards and regulations Experience with technical requirements for data classification and implementing data protection technologies Preferred Qualifications Cloud-based ETL, Data Quality, MDM, or Data Warehouse certifications (i.e. AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Informatica) Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI Agile/Scrum Certification Lean Six Sigma Compensation $91,207.00 - $145,930.00 The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may will be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. Like many other growing companies, Cognosante has been targeted by scammers attempting to make fraudulent job offers to potential candidates. Communication from Cognosante recruiting will only be sent with an official corporate domain email (e.g., @cognosante.com or @accurate.com) and not a commercial domain e-mail (e.g., @gmail.com or @yahoo.com). We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Cognosante employee, please contact us at jobs@cognosante.com. Thank you. Cognosante is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. We’re solving Americans’ health and safety challenges with technology, innovation, and purpose. At Cognosante, we help improve how the nation delivers services to its citizens through innovation and transformation. We're committed to creating positive results with lasting impact, and are always looking for passionate people who share our values to join the Cognosante family. Cognosante was founded to address a critical gap in the health IT market—the need for a smart, nimble company, unencumbered by legacy systems and unafraid to challenge accepted wisdom. We have been able to extend out impact beyond health and into security and social services. Our continued success is the result of our expertise and insights, combined with our actively fostering a culture that encourages diversity of people and ideas. Every day, we help government agencies solve difficult problems. We’re ensuring health professionals have accurate, secure, and timely health data so Americans get the healthcare they need. We help Federal and State agencies navigate healthcare reform and empower their technology transformations. We’re addressing the social determinants of health to remove barriers to healthcare access. And, we’re proud to help our military do its job more safely by leveraging stronger IT networks and using cybersecurity and biometrics technologies that replace outdated legacy solutions. We’re also helping create more options for Veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families to obtain health services in their communities. Passion for what we do. Pride in how we do it. At Cognosante we are all VIPS. We create value by being enterprising. We develop innovative ideas and solutions. We perform at our best and deliver results. We share achieved results and recognitions. Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of millions? Join us. Highlighted Benefits for Full-time Employees •Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k • Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Time Off • Work/Life Solutions • Pet Insurance Cognosante is an equal opportunity employer. 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Salary : $91,207 - $145,930