Database Administrator

4 weeks ago


McLean, United States Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) Full time

**Syms Strategic Group (SSG) **is seeking a talented **Database Administrator**
**Department**:Veterans Affairs

**Location**:On-site, Washington, DC

**Type**:Full Time

**Min. Experience**:Experienced

**Security Clearance Level**:Public Trust (MBI)

**Salary Range**:$75,995 - $89,500

**Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply**

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- This is an on-site, customer facing position in downtown Washington DC supporting a federal government client. Remote work is not available.- Design and implement robust database schemas and models that support the efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis of data within the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
- Ensure that database designs align with the project’s data governance and architectural standards.
- Monitor database performance metrics and conduct regular tuning exercises to optimize database efficiency, query performance, and resource utilization.
- Identify and rectify performance bottlenecks to ensure high levels of system responsiveness and reliability.
- Implement and maintain stringent database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with VA and federal data protection standards.
- Develop and execute comprehensive backup and recovery plans to safeguard data against loss or corruption.
- Conduct regular disaster recovery drills to validate the effectiveness of backup strategies and ensure rapid data restoration capabilities.
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data within the EDW by implementing data validation, cleansing, and deduplication processes.
- Collaborate with data stewards and project teams to address data quality issues promptly.
- Conduct regular capacity planning exercises to anticipate future data growth and system load.
- Recommend and implement database scaling strategies to accommodate increasing data volumes and user demands.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for database-related issues, providing expert troubleshooting support to resolve problems efficiently.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the database environment, including configuration details, operational procedures, and change management activities.
- Generate regular reports on database health, performance metrics, and optimization efforts.
- Work closely with other project team members, including developers, data analysts, and project managers, to ensure that the database services effectively support the EDW project’s goals.
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Work a flexible hybrid schedule which requires evening support and at least 2 days a week of on-site support at the VA Washington DC facilities.

**Required Skills and Experience**
- Experience designing, developing, and testing project components.
- Experience identifying problems and discovering solutions.
- An ability to perform multiple engineering-related tasks simultaneously.
- Strong technical skills and technical background and a knack for learning new technologies.
- A blend of good problem-solving and innovation needed to resolve a wide variety of technical production challenges.

**Professional Certifications**
- n/a

**Years of Professional Experience**
- 1+ years’ experience in Data Warehousing

**Desired experience**
- n/a

**Formal Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or an additional 8 years of experience in lieu of degree

**Citizenship Requirement**

**U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity**

**Security Clearance Requirements**
- Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

**CRITICAL NOTES**:

- SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
- Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
- This is an onsite position located in Washington, DC. Remote work is not available for this position.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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