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OSC Edge

Senior Database Administrator

OSC Edge, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, 46804

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Senior Database Administrator As the Senior Database Administrator, this individual will build, support, administer, and sustain a clustered-server database platform hosted in an enterprise IT environment. In this role, the Database Administrator will provide technical support for incident response, service degradations, outages, and other service interruptions.

Responsibilities

Investigate hardware and software problems related to the database-hosting infrastructure and perform corrective actions

Architects, designs, engineers, and documents database servers and associated infrastructure in clustered, stand-alone, and/or appliance-hosted configurations, which fulfill mission requirements, service specifications, and cyber security mandates

Implement robust backup, restoration, and disaster recovery strategies

Monitor, fine-tune, and optimize database performance for minimal downtime and maximum efficiency

Establish and enforce stringent database security protocols and access controls

Collaborate closely with application development teams to design and optimize Oracle databases

Offer expertise in writing, tuning, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and ETL processes

Develop, execute and oversee data migration initiatives when required

Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts for streamlined database provisioning and management

Enhance monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and resolve database issues

Spearhead scalability and high availability efforts for Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics, and other cloud-based databases while managing cloud resources and optimizing cost-effectiveness

Maintain comprehensive documentation detailing database configurations, procedures, and best practices

Generate performance and usage reports to support informed decision-making

Drive problem resolution and root cause analysis across the technology stack

Participate in database availability, capacity, and performance issues

Participate in infrastructure and organizational initiatives across multiple IT disciplines

Sustain fleet of physical and virtual database-hosting servers running a mix of operating systems (Open Systems and Windows Systems) in multiple network environments

Perform daily operations, onsite support, and on-call support for all aspects of database architecture, database platforms, and database management software

Work with OEMs and/or third-party vendors to resolve performance degradations and outages

Support and participate in projects relating to the move of systems and services to modernized hosting environments and Cloud capabilities

Provide expert advice on configuring database systems to meet the environment and boundary requirements

Customize services to meet new performance goals

Install,configure,maintain,and optimize Oracle database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability

Design and implement database schemas, monitor database health, and perform routine backups and recovery operations to safeguard mission-critical data

Troubleshoot database-related issues, manage user access and permissions, and optimize queries to enhance system performance

Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards while staying current on updates, patches, and advancements in Oracle technologies

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience

Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Possesses a B.S. in a related field and 10+ years of database administration experience including experience with Oracle databases

Must be DoD 8140 certified at the IAT-I A+ or CND or Network+ Certification

Proficiency in managing a diverse range of databases, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory

Ability to translate customer requirements into database structure

Strong grasp of advanced database security practices

Excellent oral written communication skills

Experience building and maintaining Content Management Platforms

Mastery of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation

Experience with creating and formulating workflows

Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience

ITIL v4 Certification

Benefits

Life insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending

Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage

401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc. an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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