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DoE Q or L
$140,000 - $150,000
Polygraph
Livermore, CA (On-Site/Office)
We are seeking an experienced IT Database Architect / Administrator (job title: Solutions Architect) to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary 24/7/365 Mission Support Operations Center team. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of our database systems. You will work closely with application developers, system architects, and other IT staff to ensure optimal database performance and reliability. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. In this position you will be supporting the daily operations of complex mission critical capabilities and providing cross discipline expertise and perspective to the entire IT team. Additionally, you will continually evaluate new technologies/approaches and make strategic design recommendations.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work 100% onsite in Livermore, CA.
This position requires willingness and ability to work in a 24/7/365 on-call operational environment.
Responsibilities
On any given day you may be called on to:
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
Job ID
2025-19998
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$140,000 - $150,000 annually
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
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Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work 100% onsite in Livermore, CA.
This position requires willingness and ability to work in a 24/7/365 on-call operational environment.
Responsibilities
On any given day you may be called on to:
- Design, install, configure, and maintain database management systems (DBMS) such as Oracle, Cassandra, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL (or other similar technologies).
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance tuning measures (SolarWinds, Splunk, and/or similar type technologies).
- Ensure data integrity, security, and availability through effective backup and recovery strategies.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize database queries and improve application performance.
- Develop and maintain database documentation, including data models, schemas, and procedures.
- Implement and manage database security policies and access controls.
- Participate in capacity planning and database scaling efforts to accommodate growth.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to database management.
Qualifications
- 13 years of directly related experience; or Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline and 9 years of directly related experience; or Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 5 years of directly related experience. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree must be directly related experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the job.
- Experience in database administration such as designing databases, performing database upgrades, or optimization techniques.
- Experience with SQL (or equivalent) such as performance tuning and query optimization.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security + certification.
- DOE Q-level and SCI-level security clearance, which may require a polygraph test.
Desired Qualifications:
- Install, configure, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot Netapp storage systems, HP Blade systems (including chassis, blades and switches), VMWare vSphere and Oracle Linux hosts.
- Familiarity with other IT technologies (Windows, Oracle Linux/RedHat).
- Familiarity with database security practices and compliance standards.
- Experience with database backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning.
- Prior experience working on classified, government systems.
- Maintain custom applications in Oracle Application Express (APEX).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Physical Demands:
- If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
- If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Job ID
2025-19998
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$140,000 - $150,000 annually
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.
