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Database AdministratorQED National • Richmond, Virginia, USA
Database Administrator

Database Administrator

QED National • Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Job Title : Database Administrator (SADA Team)

Location : Richmond, VA

Work Model : Hybrid (4 days a week onsite)

Contract

Position Summary

The Government Client is hiring a Database Administrator to enhance, configure, deploy and maintain database activities in support of a complex IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and maintain relational database management systems, including DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Plan, install, configure, and upgrade database instances to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Design and implement database architectures at the enterprise level with high availability (HA), scalability, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Develop and enforce database security policies, access controls, and encryption to protect sensitive data.
  • Monitor database performance, analyze metrics, identify bottlenecks, and apply optimizations to improve query efficiency and system responsiveness.
  • Automate routine database tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Ansible, and Bash to reduce manual intervention.
  • Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to support application performance tuning and database access requirements.
  • Manage bulk data loading processes and ensure timely and accurate data ingestion.
  • Evaluate and implement database monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve issues.
  • Document database configurations, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and standards for knowledge sharing and compliance.
  • Stay current with emerging database technologies, researching and recommending tools and methods to enhance database operations.
  • Participate in after-hours support as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in relational database administration.
  • 2+ years of experience administering DB2 databases.
  • 2+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and distributed database management.
  • Proven experience in planning, installation, configuration, and maintenance of database instances.
  • Expertise in architectural DB designs at an enterprise level including high availability (HA) and scalable architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability in disaster recovery planning and execution in HA environments.
  • High proficiency with physical database and schema design in 3rd normal form
  • Experience with automation and scripting languages for database administration tasks (Python, Ansible, bash, etc.).
  • Experience in evaluating and utilizing software products for RDBMS monitoring.
  • Extensive experience in measuring RDBMS performance, using performance metrics to identify bottlenecks, and planning system-level configurations and other optimizations to mitigate performance bottlenecks.
  • Highly skilled in tuning and optimizing poorly performing queries.
  • Hands-on experience with bulk loading of structured data.
  • Familiarity with database security best practices and techniques.
  • Ability to interface with developers to understand and address performance and data access requirements.
  • Development of standards and procedures for database environments.
  • Proven ability to stay current with new database technology developments and techniques, researching new software and tools, and proactively recommending improvements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including other DBAs, software engineers, designers, and project managers.
  • Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues related to database performance and application software.
  • Technical expertise in database administration and management, including scripting, stored procedures, and automation tools.
  • Self-driven learner that embraces automation and new technologies as they mature.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in relational database administration.
  • 6+ years of experience administering DB2.
  • 6+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Certification in DB2 administration or related technologies.
  • Hands on experience with RDBMS versioning software (LiquiBase, Flyway, etc.).
  • Experience with change data capture and replication technologies such as IBM Infosphere Data Replication.
  • Familiarity with JSON / document databases such as Couchbase or Mongo DB.
  • Experience administering other RDBMS (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Mira DB).
  • Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions.
  • Ability to identify process improvements and implement new tools for increased efficiency and productivity.

    • About Seneca Resources :

    Seneca Resources is a client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and New York that service clients throughout the United States.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.

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