Database Administrator - Montgomery, United States - TEKsystems

Description

Work within data center operations supporting Windows servers, desktops, Linux systems and various application patching, software version updates, network and security configurations

Administer SQL (Structured Query Language) database instances or PostgreSQL to manage and interact with hosted software applications such as SharePoint sites, NetQoS, Cacti, SolarWinds, etc.

Assist with database administration including design layout, installation, configurations, upgrades, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenance

Be able to conduct database backups and recovery processes

Novice skills to develop and maintain stored procedures, views, tables, T-SQL scripts, creating associated documentation; Perform data conversion and server migrations

Use and maintain SQL Server environment technical documentation and system security plans

Ability to interact with Microsoft SQL database stored procedures, and desktop applications

Aide in effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, certificate management and maintenance of high availability production and disaster recovery (DR) sites

Assist with database implementation, security, privileges and regular maintenance tasks

Execute or improve scripts to automate periodic database management operations

Utilize Windows automation processes with PowerShell to improve or enhance day-to-day operations to create team efficiencies & reduce manual processes

Provide a periodic report of system status to include uptime, incident problems or open issues

Respond to system faults, analyzing and correcting applications or errors to reestablish service

Aid to identify technical environment issues and recommend solutions to mitigate problems

Perform administrative work using and installing new and existing physical or web-based database application systems in a smart card Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment

Proactively monitor and evaluate performance issues and requests for local and remote data centers

Be acquainted with virtualized server offerings, especially those based on VMware or Nutanix

Ability to perform systems analysis, data administration, security, compliance and maintenance

Capable to audit, remediate, and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklist documentation on supported systems utilizing technical procedures, best practices, hardening guidance, vendor manuals, user guides and runbooks;

Ability to evaluate audit scan report data from ACAS Tenable.SC or Tenable Nessus Scanners; participate in the review and response phases of the Vulnerability Management (VM) life cycle

Aptitude to support provisional installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of server systems hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HPe ProLiant, etc.), and utilize related infrastructure devices such as KVMs, out-of-band management (OOBM) tools like integrated lights-out (ILO), iLO Amplifier, integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) or Open Managed Enterprise (OME) appliances

Develop and/or implement technical solutions based on defined mission scope and using approved software tools such as PuTTY, SecureCRT, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), NotePad++, etc.

Aptitude to test/interact with new software technologies in environment with 3rd party monitoring tools to track overall health and availability of apps: Splunk Enterprise, SolarWinds Orion platform, McAfee Endpoint Security Systems (ESS), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), WSUS, ForeScout, NAGIOS, Veritas NetBackup, etc.

Ensures networks receive periodic updates from AFCYBER-released software, patches, firmware, and upgrades via Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO), Maintenance Tasking Order (MTO) and Notices to Airman (NOTAMs)

Assist AF Cyber personnel with the DISA Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) programs, cybersecurity toolsets, and Operation Order (OPORD)/Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) support

Perform systems analysis, design review, integration of complex system applications

Ensure external networks receive cybersecurity inventory reporting for compliance data via Splunk logging and/or DoD Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) Big Data Platform (BDP)

Candidate will report to the 26th NOS Systems Administration (SA) team leadership

Minimum qualifications:

Technical degree, Associates or, Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Systems, S.T.E.M. or 2-4 years relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system administration is acceptable

Required IA Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE (Continuing Education) or GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or (ISC) SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Minimum one or more of the following CE/OS technical certifications:

Microsoft based certification (current): Azure Data Fundamentals (Database/DBA Role); | Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals; Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals; Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate; Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate; Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

SME Level preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate -or- Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate (Database/DBA Role);

Microsoft based certification (inactive, will be considered): Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Database Fundamentals, Windows Operating System Fundamentals, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals; or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) SQL 2016 Database Administration, SQL Server 2012/2014, Web Applications

Preferred technical certifications (not required):

ITIL certification a plus

Splunk Core Certified User or Splunk Core Certified Power User

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.