Senior Database Administrator

Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to oversee and implement a range of database-related tasks and services. The contractor will coordinate changes to computer databases, manage security measures, and ensure the integrity and performance of various database systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Database Coordination and Security: Manage and modify databases, ensuring data security and implementing appropriate access controls.
• Database Development Support: Assist with the development, implementation, and modification of databases like Microsoft Access, Oracle, and SQL.
• Database Testing & Troubleshooting: Test and validate database applications, troubleshoot issues, and resolve errors.
• Performance Monitoring: Optimize database performance and execute regular capacity planning to support growing data volumes.
• Backup & Recovery: Perform backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and minimal downtime.
• System Integration: Collaborate with IT teams to integrate databases with applications and monitor cross-system compatibility.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security measures to safeguard data and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• User & Access Management: Design user access controls, manage permissions, and ensure appropriate data handling.
• Reporting & Data Analysis: Analyze database performance, generate reports, and support business intelligence initiatives.
• Documentation & Training: Document database configurations, troubleshoot procedures, and support end-users with training on database tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Industry certifications to include CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, and/or CCSP

The ideal candidate will possess experience in database management, security protocols, and development tools such as Python, SQL Server, and Microsoft VBA. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus