Junior Database Administrator with Security Clearance - Kekaha, HI, United States - Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC

Description

At Lucayan Technology Solutions LLC, we strive to solve our customer's hardest problems
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Lucayan Technology LLC is hiring a Junior Database Administrator for a position on Kauai, HI
Supporting the Information Technology (IT) Department
Maintain and perform database capacity-planning, configuration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery
Provides Microsoft SQL Server system and database administration operating in an N-tier client/server application environment
Will collaborate with other IT Departments on program and database upgrades
Participate in Information Assurance compliancy procedures and controls for application software and systems
Responsibilities Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Establish overall vision and direction for improving database administrative operations.
• Database System administration and configuration; workflow development and administration along with a major role in end-user support
• Ensure overall performance, reliability, and security of data, databases, and related applications.
• Manage database structures by monitoring performance and adjusting the internal structures (tuning) as required.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect critical data and ensure data integrity

Perform regular backups and test recovery procedures to minimize the risk of data loss.

• Involvement in planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades, and maintenance of databases to meet government and contractor defined requirements.
• Assists with production incidents and resolutions, including root cause analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other teams, including system administrators, and network engineers, to ensure seamless integration and efficient database operations.
• Implement/maintain database reporting and continuous improvement.
• Perform DoD Database Security technical implementation and documentation on databases.
• Documents databases, procedures, and deployed applications.
• Support other database products as necessary.
• Provide training for new users or for new application products.
• Perform other duties as required including property custodian

Additional Responsibilities

• Can anticipate occasional calls after hours to coordinate emergent mission change requirements or in response to PMRF Emergency Action direction.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling with a limit of 25-50 lbs.

Work positions requirements:
walking, standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling or cramped
Work requiring repeated stooping, or frequent climbing.

Working environment activities:
Customer contact, extended workday, confined work area, office laboratory, field assignment, and inclement weather
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or similar discipline is required

Three years of directly related IT experience may be substituted.

• 3+ years as a Database Administrator
• Strong application development understanding (ability to recognize deficiencies in coding and correct them)
• Microsoft SQL certification
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Must be proficient in report writing, gathering, and analyzing statistics, and using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
• Possesses strong computer skills.
• Candidate must be capable of working in a team environment and participate in technical activities throughout the project life cycle and maintain a close technical involvement with all contributing organizations.
• Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Certified DoD 8570/8140 IAT II Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Maximo
• Experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
• Experience with DoD systems and infrastructure

Security Clearance Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance with T5 or equivalent (SSBI) investigation level

Note:
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

Applicants selected either must currently possess a Top-Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.