Senior Database Administration

Peraton

Job Description

Senior Database Administration
Job Locations US-CA-San Diego
Requisition ID 2024-145946 Position Category Database Administration / Development / Programming Clearance No Clearance Required Sector Citizen Security & Public Services
Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to join our skilled and customer-focused operations team. This role involves implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing 24x7 mission-critical SQL Server RDBMS systems to ensure the availability and consistent performance of associated applications.

Day to Day Roles Responsibilities:
    Implements and optimizes computerized database systems supporting daily organizational and customer functions.
  • Maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
  • Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases.
  • Reviews database design and system integration, offering backup recovery and enhancement recommendations.
  • Ensures security and integrity controls of databases.
  • Formulates database management policies, procedures, and standards; monitors transaction activity and utilization.
  • Develops stored procedures and/or triggers as needed.
  • Administers various database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and other DBMS.
  • Establishes and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures.
  • Audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands.
  • Oversees scheduling of database projects, backups, notifications, and replication between SQL Servers and remote sites.
  • Assists in the development of SQL and web-based databases and systems.
  • Reviews technical designs, reports, and documentation produced by staff.
  • Creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using tools like Crystal Reports.
  • Researches and implements new database and online technology.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience or a High School Diploma and 12 years of experience.
  • US Citizenship or Green Card Holder
  • Ability to provide all levels of database support, including off-hours support on a rotating basis.
  • Strong communication skills to discuss requirements with customers and clarify as needed.
  • Experience in formulating database management policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ability to estimate effort required for project delivery based on high-level designs or plans.
  • Proficient in working collaboratively with a team to produce technical proposals, reports, and documentation.
  • Recent operational support experience with MS SQL Server versions 2012 and above.
  • Familiarity with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
  • Experience in database backups, restores, and recovery models.
  • Proficiency in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Expertise with SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS).
  • Strong command of T-SQL.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database issues.
  • Knowledge of implementing operational automation using scripts.
  • Understanding of indexes, index management, and statistics.
  • Ability to research, define, interpret, and analyze complex technical database problems and recommend/implement solutions.
Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range
$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.


 

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