Senior Database Administrator
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Omniscius Consulting. Washington · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $138,125–$163,588.
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What you'll do
- Design and run enterprise database environments, then tune their configuration, access controls, security and performance
- Diagnose database capacity, availability and scaling problems, and carry out backups, recovery planning and data restoration
- Build data models and support data integration, migrations, ETL and warehousing work
- Set database procedures and documentation, while helping technical teams resolve access and data-use issues
- Support analytics and application modernization, and assess database technologies for operational improvements
What you bring
- At least five years across database design and SQL administration, data modeling, migration, integration, warehousing and analysis
- At least four years providing technical support across system architecture, systems technology, research and data analysis
- At least three years proposing policy, process or procedure changes that improve efficiency, modernization or data management
- At least two years combining structured and unstructured data drawn from multiple platforms and sources
- A bachelor's degree in a listed technical discipline, or equivalent additional education and relevant experience
Who this fits
You’ll suit work that combines hands-on database operations with architecture, integration and technical support for a federal client. The role also involves working with government stakeholders and meeting applicable federal security, privacy and data-management requirements.
From the employer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to support a federal client. This role is responsible for designing, managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex database environments supporting mission-critical applications, data integration, business intelligence, and enterprise analytics.
The Senior DBA will collaborate with system architects, developers, data engineers, and government stakeholders to ensure database environments are secure, reliable, scalable, highly available, and optimized for performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Design, administer, manage, and maintain complex enterprise database environments.
Evaluate and optimize database configurations, performance, security, and access controls.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve database performance, capacity, availability, and scalability issues.
Perform database backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and data restoration activities.
Develop and maintain data models supporting enterprise business and technical requirements.
Support data integration, ETL, data migration, and data warehousing initiatives.
Assist users and technical teams with database access, troubleshooting, and data utilization requirements.
Develop and implement database standards, procedures, documentation, and best practices.
Support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives through optimized database structures.
Collaborate with system architects, developers, and engineering teams to support application integration and modernization efforts.
Evaluate emerging database and data management technologies and recommend improvements to architecture and operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal security, privacy, and data management requirements.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and execution of strategic database and data initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Database & Data Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience with:
Data analysis
Data migration tools and methodologies
Data modeling
Data integration
Data warehousing
Database design
SQL database development and administration
Technical Support & Architecture Experience
Minimum 4 years of experience providing technical support involving:
Research and experimentation
Data analysis
Systems technology
System architecture
Systems and data integration capabilities
Process Improvement
Minimum 3 years of experience identifying and recommending improvements to policies, procedures, or technical processes to support:
Business growth
Operational efficiency
System modernization
Improved data management practices
Data Integration
Minimum 2 years of experience manipulating and integrating structured and unstructured data from multiple platforms and data sources.
Desired Qualifications
Experience supporting federal law enforcement, justice, intelligence, or other public-sector organizations.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or comparable enterprise database platforms.
Experience with cloud database technologies and environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Oracle Cloud.
Experience supporting large-scale data analytics, business intelligence, or investigative data systems.
Knowledge of ETL tools, data governance, and enterprise data architecture.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, Agile delivery methodologies, and modern data management practices.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
A combination of additional relevant education and professional experience exceeding the stated
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