MySQL DBA Job in FORT BELVOIR, Virginia US
Tags: data relationships, database, database accessibility, Information, logical attributes, operational standpoint, performance, production implementation, project, Recovery, Security, software, solaris sparc, solaris x86, Virginia
Title: MySQL DBAUS CITIZENS WITH ACTIVE SECRET OR HIGHER CLEARANCES ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Requirement: Database Administrator to join a dynamic team supporting DoD public and internal websites.
Candidates should have experience with MySQL Database Administration in a Unix environment, Database Security Best Practices, Data Migration techniques, Database Software installation, patching and upgrading in Solaris Sparc and Solaris x86 environments.
Requires familiarity with DoD operational security, backup and recovery practices, and high availability environments.
Familiarity with Oracle 10/11g from an operational standpoint.
Ability to interface equally well with DBD’s, Web Systems Administrators, and Systems Administrators.
Monitors database activity and file usage, and ensures necessary resources are present.
Determines data to collect and analyzes information as appropriate.
Investigates and resolves technical database issues of significance.
Oversees the analysis and determination of database performance characteristics, informational needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, proposed manipulation, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities for more complex databases.
Recommends and implements tuning opportunities to improve system response and run times.
Defines logical attributes and data inter-relationships and designs complex data structures to accommodate database production implementation, storage, maintenance and accessibility to enhance performance.
Optimizes database accessibility by developing load balancing architectures and processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.
Limits database accessibility based upon information security level and ensures data spillage from more secure to less secure databases does not occur.
Implements and supports database security regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Monitors security bulletins to obtain information of potential threats; installs necessary security patches to ensure ongoing database security.
Plans and installs upgrades of database management systems (DBMS) software as necessary to enhance database performance.
Researches various hardware and software products; recommends solution and implements approved products.
Functions as a technical project leader or provides work leadership for less experienced personnel on a portfolio of databases, including installations and upgrades of DBMS software and backup/recovery strategies.
Reviews and approves application and database design decisions to ensure that application solutions exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and reliability upon deployment.
Assists project managers in the development of project plans including detailed project estimates and tasks required for database activities.
Utilizes standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes.
Integrates databases and commercial of the shelf software; resolves conflicts between databases and of the shelf software, operating systems, and open source applications.
Designs and tests database installation, implementation, and recovery scenarios.
Determines test to use and collects appropriate data according to established guidelines.
Participates in analysis, development and implementation of unique database recovery plans in response to client-impacting outages.
Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceBachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferredSix or more years of experience in database design or maintenanceExperience working with computer hardware and software installation/upgrading proceduresExperience working with database and system maintenance proceduresExperience working with database creation techniques and database management systems (DBMS) featuresExperience working with database performance tuningOther QualificationsAbility to work with DBDs to help configure databases and troubleshoot any database related issues in supporting web application developmentsGood analytical and problem solving skillsGood programming skills for database management and general softwareGood communication skillsLeadership skills to guide work teamsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to anticipate problems and take decisive action