Guidehouse Inc.
Mid-Senior DBA
US - MD, Bethesda · Senior
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About the role
- Responsible for administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise SQL Server and Azure-based database environments supporting NEI mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage database administration activities within a NIH\NEI portfolio.
- Administer and maintain multiple database platforms (Azure SQL, SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive Database Configuration and Administration Documentation.
- Implement continuous improvements and deliver detailed improvement reports.
- Create and maintain SQL Agent jobs and Windows scheduled tasks.
- Lead service account password rotation activities and maintain a schedule for the password expirations.
- Skills: Ability to plan, configure, maintain, and manage database systems; strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
- Ability to create, modify, and tune TSQL and PL\SQL code.
Requirements
- Travel Required:
- Clearance Required:
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Bachelor's degree.
- FOUR (4) additional years of experience is needed in lieu of degree.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Maintain and monitor database backups and conduct database restore/recovery when required.
- Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in SQL Server, Sybase, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
Nice to have
- Advanced certifications in database technologies (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft SQL Server Certification).
- Experience with database security hardening and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions and migration strategies.
- Leadership experience in managing database teams or large-scale projects.
- Knowledge of automation tools for database administration and monitoring.
- Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data, system performance issues.
- May require participation in a 24X7 on-call rotation or overnight deployment.
- Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning, including SQL query optimization.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SQL language, including triggers, procedures, functions, and packages.
- Knowledge of Oracle SQL Developer, SQL Loader, and related Oracle tools is a plus.
- Knowledge with AWS cloud technologies like RDS, Lambda, EC2, Redshift is a plus.
- Knowledge of using different database connection tools is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills.
- High levels of self-motivation and adaptability, with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Compensation
- Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
- Care.com annual membership
Benefits
- Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
- Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain public trust clearance
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