Senior Cloud Database Administrator

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Senior Cloud Database Administrator for CFTC Cloud infrastructure team. This qualified individual will setup and maintain databases in AWS and Azure, such as RDS, Redshift and SQL. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. This is a remote position.

What you will do:

• Perform many related database functions across one or more teams or clients, including account management, backup/recovery, disaster recovery testing, and configuration management.
• Manage RDS, Redshift databases on AWS and provide input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day-to-day maintenance.
• Perform database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability.
• Performance Optimization and Security setup.
• Implements and optimizes the computerized database systems that support the organization’s and/or customers’ ability to function daily.
• Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Administers a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands.
• Oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites.
• Assists Database Designers or Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and web-based databases and database systems.
• Reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum 8 years working experience as a Database Administrator (DBA). Additional years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Experience with AWS RDS.
• Experience with Redshift.
• Experience tuning SQL queries, optimizing indexing strategies, and configuring caching mechanisms to improve Redshift system performance.
• Familiar with a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance (Public Trust).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Federal or Government contracting and consulting experience is a plus.
• Masters degree is a plus
• AWS Database certifications.

Benefits:

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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