Overview/ Job ResponsibilitiesEntarian is looking for a Database Administrator to support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:- Creating new database solutions and implementing them properly based on overall project requirements.
- Monitoring overall database performance to ensure end users are receiving the information needed in as little time as possible.
- Troubleshooting performance issues, identifying the problem and promptly fixing it.
- Running tests on the new solution to ensure it functions correctly before fully rolling it out. Testing involves creating test scenarios to immediately identify and correct problems.
- Controlling access and permissions for accessing customer databases including verifying access requests and revoking access as directed by the customer.
- Creating and maintaining all database documentation including documenting data policies and procedures as well as data standards.
- Performing security related maintenance such as security patching, software patching and database upgrades within set maintenance windows.
- Working with storage engineers to expand/reclaim DB space as needed.
- Providing support creating and maintaining databases associated with AWS-specific DB technologies such as RDS, AWS RedShift and MySQL.
- Supporting a 24x7x365 ops team as part of a rotating on-call schedule.
Minimum Qualifications- Minimum 4 years of experience monitoring, updating/patching, data recovery and general maintenance
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Redshift database technologies; hands-on SQL DBA (not a managerial position)
- Server troubleshooting experience (OS is Linux/Windows/VMware/AWS/Azure)
- Knowledge of day to day SQL database operations, deployments and development
- Extensive database experience with RDS, AWS Redshift or MySQL
- Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
- Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
- Experience SQL and Performance tuning
- Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards
- Quick learner, self-starter with strong troubleshooting and communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and ability to work in team environment
- Clearance: Able to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship in order to obtain Public Trust Level 6 required
Desired Qualifications- Extensive database experience with RDS, AWS Redshift, MySQL, SQL, Oracle
- Knowledge of AWS CLI, Snapshot, Route 53, S3, EC2
- AWS certified Solutions Architect and/or AWS Certified Database
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