Senior Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Individuals pursuing this position are considered to have several years of experience in the field and have a broad understanding of different aspects of IT, including hardware, software, networking, and security. A senior database administrator working supporting the Department of Defense to support enterprise systems needs to have a combination of technical and interpersonal skills, including:
1. Technical Knowledge: The administrator should have a deep understanding of database administration and cloud computing, including experience with database management systems (DBMS) and cloud databases such as Amazon RDS and Azure Database. 2. Database Design and Architecture: The administrator should have experience in database design and architecture, including the ability to design, implement and maintain cloud databases.
3. Database Performance: The administrator should have experience in database performance optimization and be able to identify and resolve performance issues in cloud databases.
4. Cloud Migration: The administrator should have experience in migrating databases to the cloud and be able to support the migration process, including data migration, data integration, and database maintenance.
5. Database Security: The administrator should have a deep understanding of database security and be able to implement and maintain secure database configurations in cloud environments.
6. Collaboration: The administrator should be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other administrators, engineers, and stakeholders.
7. Communication: The administrator must have strong communication skills and be able to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
8. Problem Solving: The administrator should have the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions to meet the needs of the organization in cloud environments.
9. Continuous Learning: The rapidly changing nature of technology requires the administrator to have a continuous learning mindset and be comfortable with adapting to new technologies and best practices in cloud environments.
In addition to these skills, the administrator should also have experience with IT service management practices and a deep understanding of cloud computing architecture and best practices. Familiarity with government and industry security standards, such as NIST and FedRAMP, is also desirable. Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience

• Active TS or TS/SCI Clearance Required Active Certifications:
DOD 8570 IAT Certification with an expiration date (Security+). Technical Certification (preferably SQL or Oracle)