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Description
Database Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Database Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to lead and support all activities related to the administration, design, and maintenance of computerized databases in a client/server environment. This role involves long-range planning, quality control, performance optimization, and security enforcement across large-scale database systems.
Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills:
Required Certification:
Desired Skills:
Security Clearance:
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Database Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Database Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to lead and support all activities related to the administration, design, and maintenance of computerized databases in a client/server environment. This role involves long-range planning, quality control, performance optimization, and security enforcement across large-scale database systems.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain, and optimize complex databases in client/server environments.
- Design and implement database structures, access methods, and security protocols.
- Conduct quality control and auditing to ensure data integrity and appropriate usage.
- Advise users on database access and usage best practices.
- Develop and maintain database dictionaries, standards, and procedures.
- Perform database programming and support systems design and integration.
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions for database efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast database needs and support enterprise initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and cybersecurity standards.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with database query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server).
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with RDBMS and supporting technologies.
- Experience in at least two large-scale projects involving database administration, operation, maintenance, and security.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in Oracle, PL/SQL, and SQL Server.
- Strong understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
- Experience with database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
- Proficiency in SQL scripting and stored procedures.
- Familiarity with JCL, access methods, device allocation, and validation checks.
- Knowledge of data protection, encryption, and security best practices.
- Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
- Ability to work across multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, UNIX).
- Exposure to front-end and back-end programming languages.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Required Certification:
- One of the following Google Cloud Platform certifications:
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Plus: Current DBA certification under the "Server Admin" Role and "DBA Admin" Function from the DLA Approved Cybersecurity (CS) Computing Environment (CE) List
- IA Level: IAT II
Desired Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) and hybrid data architectures.
- Experience with data warehousing and ETL processes.
- Proficiency in automation tools for database deployment and management.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Security Clearance:
- Active Secret clearance
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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