What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at SAIC?
Description
SAIC is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support the US Navy in Patuxent River, Maryland.
Note: This is a hybrid remote position with 1-2 days a week onsite at the SAIC office in Patuxent River, Maryland.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The candidate will develop and maintain various forms of potentially complex applications and relational database models.
- These will be comprised of various languages, protocols, and interfaces for the purpose of customer data management and dissemination.
- The candidate will perform technical tasks using both standard and non-standard analysis, design, programming methods and relational database management techniques.
- The candidate will be required to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to design and implement solutions in support of the customer database management system.
- Candidate must translate business guidance into technical solutions.
- Design and implement features in collaboration with team engineers, product owners, data analysts, and business partners using Agile / Scrum methodology.
JOB DUTIES:
- Required to perform Database System monitoring.
- Perform Database backup/recovery - Optimizing stored procedures, and indexing
- Monitor performance and tune, diagnose and repair data systems.
- Guide the setup of database clusters, backup or recovery processes and cloud database implementation.
- Work with development staff to ensure that database deployments, access and security compliance measures are consistently met and with government guidelines and requirements
- Status reporting to information technology management and any assigned project teams when required.
- Participate in regular customer meetings to report project status, progress, and risks/issues as applicable.
- Will work with system administrators, program managers, information security officers, and other teams to create or update system policies and documentation
- Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
- HS/GED and six (6) years' experience; Associates and four (4) years' experience; Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience with a focus or major in computer science, systems engineering, or related technical discipline is preferred.
- Experience as a SQL Server DBA or similar is preferred. Will consider hands on training or experience with SQL or similar databases.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 3 years' progressive experience as a Database Administrator
- Knowledge of MSSQL, NoSQL, SoLR, Nifi, and JSON objects
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services development, import, and export tools a plus
- Experience with R and MongoDB
- A proven track record and expertise in database management techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment and lead other DBAs
- Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills are required
- Capable of working under pressure, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience providing services to the federal government is preferred
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.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
