SQL and Cloud Database Administrator ID-10913

December 2, 2024

Position Information:

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team of dynamic professionals. We offer 100% paid medical benefits for the employee and a host of other amazing benefits. Please apply today!

BreakForth Solutions is seeking a DBA to support our federal customers. The successful candidate will be part of a team, collaborating closely with our customers to ensure successful oversight and client delivery of impacted projects.

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Tune database performance.
Support data migration activities.
Perform planned and unplanned updates to database environments.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Download and install patches.
Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues.
Mitigate database vulnerabilities identified in database scans.
Implement and support SQL, open source, and cloud-based databases such as AWS.
Support ISO 20000 and ITIL processes and SLA requirements.
Supports Change Control Board (CCB) procedures.
Supports continuous deployment with DevOps tools, planning, and agile processes and thinking.
Apply best practices, tools, and methods to support the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to performance specifications.

Education/Skills/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields.
8+ years of hands-on experience installing, configuring, managing, and migrating databases in SQL Server managed instances.
Experience working with cloud technologies with AWS/Azure (DynamoDB, MySQL, Hadoop, etc.).
Experience developing and administering architectures that implement high-availability solutions.
Understanding best practices and knowledge of tools and programming languages used to upgrade, migrate, manage, and administer services within a SQL server infrastructure.
Experience troubleshooting SQL Server databases to minimize adverse performance issues.
Experience installing, configuring, developing, deploying, and managing reports using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Use of tools and applications to tune and assure optimal performance of systems (e.g., RMAN, ADDM, AWR, SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor).
Development of documentation for server environments, structure, and operating procedures.

Desired Knowledge/Skills

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
Must be detail-oriented.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to effectively and professionally interact with internal and external clients.
Ability to work with no supervision.
Must have proven experience meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent time management skills.
Must be hands-on and take proactive ownership of projects.
AWS or other Cloud Certifications preferred.

BreakForth Solutions Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

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