Database Engineer (2377)

Database Engineer (2377) (Job Number:323542)

Description:

Database Engineer to support the Enterprise Database Team within the IT Services Task Order, Enterprise Application Services crew on the JRDC program located at Schriever AFB, CO.

Design, implement, maintain, and consolidate MS SQL Server database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network. Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases. Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures, and overall documentation. Implement database performance monitoring, fine tuning, and optimize database systems. Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies. Conduct database capacity and availability audits. Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions. Research, benchmark, document, and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle. Collaborate with the application developers, business owners, and architects in design and implementations. Occasional after-hours maintenance and on-call support required.

Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or similar and 7+ years total experience. Knowledge and experience with relational DBMS concepts, design, architecture, and operations. Five years experience with MS SQL Server to include MS SQL Server 2008. Experience with MS SQL Server clusters, MS SQL Server database performance tuning, MS SQL Server database monitoring, and MS SQL Server database backup/recovery. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Essential qualifications include the ability to quickly adapt to new situations, a strong commitment to a team environment, a willingness to learn new technologies, the ability to deconflict requests/requirements, and an ablility to establish, maintain and follow documented processes and procedures. Candidate must possess or be able to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance. Candidate must possess a CompTIA Security+ certification or CISSP, or must obtain such certification within 60 days of being hired.

Experience with several of the following a plus: Windows operating systems, Virtualization (VMWare), database-application development, BMC Remedy, Active Directory interface. Familiarity with the Missile Defense Agency. ITIL v3 Foundations certification desired. Experience in O&M activities.

SAIC Overview:

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy & environment, health and cybersecurity. The company's approximately 41,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. Headquartered in McLean, Va., SAIC had annual revenues of approximately $10.6 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2012.

Primary Location: United States-CO-SCHRIEVER AFB

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Teleworking: No
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Yes, 10% of the time
Schedule: Full-time