Database Administrator I

Database Administrator I
Corporate Office
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

Summary

HX5 is searching for a Database Administrator will utilize large datasets and provide reports on a wide range of subjects. They will create data dashboards, reports, and visualizations for the management team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties in this position include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Build business and real time systems using JavaScript, CSS, PL/SQL, and other languages in an iterative development environment.
• Analyze the needs and the environment to make sure the solution you’re developing considers the current architecture and operating environment as well as future functionality and enhancements.
• Capture both configuration and customization requirements and document them so our Product Management and Product Development teams can take appropriate actions.
• Manage client expectations, educate them regarding the system, and guide them into a solution that substantially meets their needs, while hewing to products’ standard functionality.
• Define and document customer business functions and processes, consult with all levels of the client to discern and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access.
• Act as liaison amongst end-users, project managers, sponsors, developers, and product managers in the analysis, design, configuration, testing, acceptance, adoptions, and maintenance of our software.
• Analyze the feasibility of and develops requirements for enhancements to the system; ensure that designs fit the needs of the users.
• Track and fully document changes to functional and business specifications; write detailed universally understood procedures for permanent records and for use in training.
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes through use of our software and services.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for new and existing clients.
• Read and interpret requirements and functional technical literature; translate into terms understandable to the end-users.
• Work with clients to plan, organize and conduct business process reengineering and change management projects.
• Research and prepare statistical reports using system data to help clients understand system benefits.
• Participate in user acceptance testing and testing of new system functionality.
• Provides technical assistance in training, mentoring, and coaching of professional and technical staff. Help develop or revise training curriculum. Conduct formal training sessions.
• Provide support to help desk, guiding clients to resolve issues as they emerge.
• Provide direction to technical staff, act as a team lead.
• Innately curious and possesses a strong ability to think creatively and develop new solutions.
• Gather complex data inputs from multiple sources, both internally and externally. Run data queries from reporting tools (Oracle APEX and Cognos), ensuring integrity of data and reporting.
• Proactively find ways to streamline and automate reporting and daily activities.
• Perform special projects and ad-hoc analysis.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems to ensure availability of supporting data.
• Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with business stakeholders. Work effectively with cross-functional business partners including, but not limited to Accounting, Human Resources, Proposals, IT, and Marketing.
• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle.
• Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis.
• Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters.
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities.
• Responsible for the review of O365 and Azure Secure Scores; remediate vulnerabilities as necessary.
• Responsible for security-related helpdesk tickets
• Ensure all security issues are properly logged.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university preferred or one year of related experience and/or training.
• Related Oracle experience helpful.  
• Ability to demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality is a must.  
• Must be innately curious and possess a strong ability to think creatively and develop new solutions.  
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills.  
• Must be resourceful and motivated with an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database languages with solid SQL querying skills. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products and proficiency in MS Excel is required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

CJ