Dark Horse Technologies, LLC · 16 hours ago
Database Administrator
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expDark Horse Technologies, LLC is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and maintain MSSQL databases. The role involves coordinating installation, implementing security measures, and providing technical support while ensuring database performance and reliability.
ConsultingSoftwareInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate and Participate in the installation, design, test, maintenance, enhancement, coding, and administration of MSSQL databases
Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases and information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure
Managing, monitoring, and administering database system performance and schedules
Monitoring the performance of system files and managing system data to maintain performance efficiency
Conducting performance tuning, baselining and forecasting system performance, and managing configurations
Providing technical support in the evaluation of prime object names, data elements, and other objects
Recommending appropriate procedure, query, or package changes and optimizations to ensure and improve system performance and reliability
Installing and configuring database environments including customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs
Performing backups, restores, and archiving data
Participating in server and storage capacity management and planning for the most complex and critical systems
Recommending and implementing approved process and tool improvements
Support the development of data model(s) describing data elements and how they are used by following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software
Serve as thought leader in identifying and evaluating industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management
Support the development of data standards, policies, and procedures for Government review
Leverage workflow charts to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records
Perform configuration management, problem management, capacity management, and financial management for databases and data management systems
Support the development and execute software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation including user guides procedures, and CMMI/Agile development documentation
Utilize commonly used tools such as Python, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft VBA to resolve application database issues
Analyze users’ needs and design, construct, test, and maintain computer applications software or scripts
Create and manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls for database systems
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, providing timely support to users. Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime in case of failures
Perform regular capacity planning to ensure databases can handle growing data volumes
Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Provide end-user support on database-related tools and applications
Qualification
Required
United States Citizenship and Secret Personnel Security Clearance Required
Ten (10) years' experience developing and implementing database maintenance plans ensuring integrity and availability of MSSQL databases
Experience developing web tools, using MS.NET, VB.Net and C# programming languages, to be used for the management of SharePoint Portal accounts and other hosted web sites
Must be experienced with the development of Java scripts for the optimization of data to aid in the generation of analysis reports on MSSQL server performance
SQL developer experience
Experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of database environments
Strong understanding of high-availability solutions and architecture
Strong understanding of backup methodologies and their implementation
Experience developing processes and procedures to standardize database installations and configurations
Experience securing databases; applying, remediating and documenting DISA STIGS
Strong documentation skills
Experience automating, scripting, and streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy
Company
Dark Horse Technologies, LLC
Dark Horse Technologies, LLC is a woman-owned small business specializing in strategic consulting, software and systems engineering services to the Federal government and commercial technology markets.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lisa Brown
President and CEO
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