Junior database administrator job description

The government client requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for any/all positions that will require travel.

Full vaccination (against COVID-19) is defined as: an individual must be either two weeks past the last shot of a two-shot vaccination sequence, or two weeks past the only shot of a one-shot vaccination sequence.
The
Jr Database Administrator
supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:


Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network. Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases. Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures and overall documentation. Implement database performance monitoring, fine tuning and optimize database systems. Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies. Conduct database capacity and availability audits. Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions. Research, benchmark, document and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle. Collaborate with the application developers, business owners and architects in design and implementations.



The successful candidate will:


Quickly adapt to new situations. Have a strong commitment to a team environment. Have a willingness to learn new technologies. Be able to de-conflict requests/requirements. Be able to work independently with minimal supervision, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


This position can be filled at Schriever SFB, Colorado Springs, CO, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, or in the National Capital Region

This position is expected to pay
$75,200 - $103,300
annually; depending on location, experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.


Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies.


Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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Basic Requirements:


Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 2 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 0 years of general experience.


If this position requires travel selected candidate must be willing to provide proof of fully vaccinated (against COVID-19) status? (the process of which must be completed prior to the anticipated start date) Must have 2 years of related experience in designing and implementing database structures, automating DBA tasks or with data modeling and schema design Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, an appropriate computing environment certificate (ex: Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Azure, etc) Must have, or obtain within 3 months, a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance



Desired Requirements:


Have experience with MS SQL Server 2014 or higher Have experience with MS SQL Server cluster, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring Have experience with MS SQL Server database backup/recovery Have knowledge, and experience, with relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations Have experience working with databases in Azure or AWS

• Must hold a bachelor's degree and have excellent academic credentials
  3+ years of DBA experience.
• Experience working on the full product lifecycle, from concept to market, as well as scaling and growth.
• Proven working experience and product expertise, including the ability to analyze business problems effectively and work cross-functionally to prioritize and ultimately drive appropriate and game-changing solutions.
• Proven, demonstrable interest in relational databases such as SQL, PL SQL, or Posgresql (e.g. relevant project undertaken at university/college, database creation etc.).
• Proven, demonstrable knowledge of SQL.
• Proven, demonstrable interest in technology (servers, storage systems, networks, “no sql” databases etc.).
• Exceptional communication, presentation skills, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience on an Agile team and working in Jira.
• Capability and willingness to collaborate with offshore development teams during off-hours.

Benefits

• 15 paid-time-off days, 13 company paid holidays, 1-day marking personal observance, 1 day for volunteer efforts

• 401K match program
• Access to premier healthcare at affordable rates
• Inclusive work environment
• Flexible Hybrid Hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance & Eldercare
• Wellness Offerings

Location: Chicago, IL

We believe in building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible company, where people from all backgrounds feel valued, safe, and respected. Home is where everyone deserves to feel safe, secure, and free to be their truest self.

Home Partners of America and Pathlight Property Management are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate.

OTC Markets, operator of premier US market places, is seeking an Entry level Database Administrator to join our Database Technology team! This is a great opportunity for a technology professional interested in working for an industry leader in financial technology.

Please note, due to COVID-19, OTC Markets is currently operating in a hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days remotely).

Our Core Values are incorporated in each aspect of our Company. We encourage autonomy, professionally passionate discussions of opposing viewpoints, creativity and transparency. We are Open, Transparent, and Connected. We are OTC strong. At OTC Markets, we all win together.

We invest heavily in employee satisfaction and offer all our employees a highly competitive compensation package. As a dynamic, growing company that fosters an open culture, we emphasize autonomy, responsibility, innovation and self-discipline. We are looking for someone who wants to make an impressive impact at a company known for its reputation on quality and achievement.
What OTC Markets offers its Team Members (why you should choose us):

* Generous vacation policy in addition to 10 annual holidays observed and Summer Fridays.
* Snacks and sodas and a very chic coffee bar.
* Annual bonus and stock incentive program.
* Office refreshments and company happy hours.
* Monday Bagels and Friday Pizza.
* Life and disability insurance, including paid parental leave.
* Health insurance plans designed to meet the various coverage needs and preferences (Medical, Dental, Vision).
* Flexible Spending Accounts for health, transit, parking and dependent care, as well as Healthcare Savings.
* Accounts for qualifying plans.

Come as you are and just be you. We are an equal opportunity and e-verify employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, family or parental status, gender identity, pregnancy, including childbirth or related medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage applicants of all ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

* Manage and maintain MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases in a hybrid cloud environment
* Develop & implement database standby, fail over and backup solutions to meet our database availability and business continuity requirements
* Develop solutions to copy / migrate data across databases residing in AWS and on-prem
* Implement proactive monitoring & maintenance solutions to improve the reliability of our database systems
* Collaborate with development & QA teams on developing and implementing database applications both on-prem and in AWS
* Perform troubleshooting & analysis of database issues and follow up on them through resolution
* Provide production / on-call DBA support for our core database systems

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in computer science and / or appropriate certifications
* Up to 2 years of experience in the administration & management of relational databases on Linux based systems
* Experience with bash shell scripting and source code management tools such as GIT
* Exposure to MySQL and PostgreSQL database technologies
* Working knowledge of database schema design, indexing and query tuning
* Familiarity with AWS services (RDS/Aurora, S3, Athena, EC2 etc.)
* Ability to partner with application support and infrastructure teams in troubleshooting and resolving database related issues
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

OTC Markets Group's newly redesigned headquarters foster an open and collaborative environment for employees and clients, utilizing more than 33,000 square feet of space. Our NY office is located in Brookfield Place, in the heart of the financial district, surrounded by Hudson River Park and home to luxury retail and dining establishments, featuring extensive public space and world-class amenities.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our three public markets: OTCQX Best Market, OTCQB Venture Market and Pink Open Market.

Our OTC Link Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN and OTC Link NQB are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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