The work: - Manage and optimize both relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring high performance and reliability across platforms such as MS SQL and PostgreSQL
- Design robust schemas, tune queries, and implement best practices for data storage and retrieval
- Modernize and consolidate complex data architectures
- Lead initiatives to migrate data models and streamline storage solutions
- Safeguard the integrity and security of data platforms by implementing advanced security protocols, including Kerberos authentication, TLS encryption, and role-based access controls
- Establish comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies, as well as ensure observability and operational excellence across all database systems
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively optimize systems for maximum uptime and reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database solutions with organizational objectives and technical requirements
Here's what you need: - Bachelor's degree and 10 years work experience
- Must have 3 years of experience working with AWS and cloud infrastructure, cloud data systems, and large-scale storage technologies
- Hands-on experience administering and optimizing relational databases (e.g., MS SQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL platforms
- Strong proficiency in database performance tuning, query optimization, and schema design
- Experience implementing and managing database security controls (e.g., TLS/SSL, IAM/RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit)
- Familiarity with backup, restore, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies
- Experience migrating data models, refactoring legacy database systems, or consolidating data platforms
- Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for provisioning cloud database resources
- Experience with observability tools and practices such as monitoring, alerting, and logging for database systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and translate requirements into scalable data solutions
- Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI
- Ability to work 100% on site in Washington, DC
Bonus points if you have: - Experience with distributed systems architecture, data migration, and consolidation projects
- Understanding of platform reliability and operational best practices
Eligibility Requirements: US Citizenship required
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300-$184,900 USD
