SQL Database Administrator

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Job Description:

The Defense Group at Leidos is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to join our team on a IT Contract in Ft. Belvoir, VA.  

JOB SUMMARY
The DBA will perform day-to-day database administrative task that includes design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection.  They should have experience with MS SQL Server, data backups, data recovery, and security fixes.  Duties also include reviewing data withing the database, ensuring user data integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and backup procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and improvements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•This role performs senior level database administration tasks and reviews the technical work of others.
•Conducts database design, database structure identification, database schema definition, database access privilege management, database query optimization, documentation, database instance upgrades, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and database protection.
•Reviews data within the database, ensuring user database integrity, maintaining database support tools, database tables and dictionaries, recovery and back-up procedures, and making recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
•Monitors and manages backend data synchronization applications and external data source retrieval, applications.
•Examines customer problems, develop and present solutions, and then implements appropriate corrective action to initiate a repair or return.
•Collaborates on and implements technical solutions with senior management and clients.
•Provides remote and desk side support.
•Supports the development and adherence to procedures and policies.
•Provides basic mentorship to junior team members.
•Supports customer requirements in a 24/7/365 environment.
•Updates technical solutions, operations, and maintenance documentation for 24/7/365 personnel.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•Requires BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Experience in lieu of degree may be accepted.

•Higher level knowledge of standards, concepts and tools to be able to complete technology assignments.
•Domain level technical knowledge to maintain databases, ensure recovery and provide patches on SQL and/or Oracle databases.
•Experience working independently on technical database administration activities in support of a client on SQL and/or Oracle databases.
•Experience with SharePoint Database Services.
•Experience implementing a broad range of assignments requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
•Experience developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems to senior management and clients.
•Experience interfacing with senior management and clients on requirements and solutions.
•Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP)
•Candidate must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Demonstrated Working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Solaris, VMware vSphere (Virtualization Management), EMC Isolon (Storage Management), EMC Data Domain (Storage Management) SVCC, Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Oracle, MySQL

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About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.