Senior Database Engineer (DBA) with SQL/NoSQL and Linux experience

Your Impact Own your opportunity to manage the network that makes mission success possible. Make an impact by using your skills to deliver “One GDIT Network” for our clients. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Database Engineer to join our Scientific Modeling, Application, Visualization, Computational Science, Software, and Statistical Support (SMAVCS4) Team to support the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), a scientific organization working to support Agency decisions by providing solutions-driven research to rapidly evaluate the potential human health and environmental risks due to exposures to environmental chemicals and ensure the integrity of the freshwater environment and its capacity to support human well-being. The selected candidate will interface with the EPA Product Team and developers and will be responsible for, but not limited to, installation, capacity planning, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, administration & management of user accounts, troubleshooting, disaster recovery as well as backup and data recovery to ensure the availability and consistent performance of OCSPP’s software and applications. The selected candidate for this role must have a high degree of attention to detail as well as a collaborative and solution-oriented working style. Description of Function: Install, configure, administer, manage, and document MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL (MongoDB) in a Master with Replicas configuration across several nodes already procured by CCTE for high availability and high-performance scenarios Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing end-to-end problem resolution Advise Division management officials regarding integration of IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity. Lead engineering and architecture activities related to database performance monitoring & optimization Develop new theories, concepts principles and work methods to significantly improve relational and non-relational data stores for designing, configuring, implementing, and documenting relational and non-relational data stores consisting of main-replica systems. Manage database assets including maintenance of inventory and related documentation Roles & Responsibilities: Provide expert level DBA services for production, stage, and development databases across all platforms. Works closely with senior developers and data modelers to perform physical database design for critical business applications/databases with the largest numbers of interfaces and users and complex query tuning and schema Use expert communication and collaboration skills to advise leadership regarding integration of IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity; lead engineering and architecture activities; provide domain and technical expertise, provide technical mentorship and cross-training to peers and team members Work involves analyzing the user experience of a variety of Agency IT programs and recommending design changes that can enhance the user experience Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards Education: Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics or equivalent years of experience Experience: 3+ years of related experience required Required Qualifications: Must have experience working in Linux environments Strong command-line experience including AWS CLI, PowerShell, and Unix shell scripting skills Experience with Administering SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) technologies Ability to perform complex command-line scripts and perform SQL queries Experience with AWS RDS Administration Ability to thrive in an environment without a database management service Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards Required Soft Skills/Organizational Skills Qualifications: Ability to prioritize and complete a wide variety of tasking workloads with critical deadlines Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Superior communications skills, and a demonstrated ability to maintain a patient and professional demeanor, with a can-do attitude Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical parties (who may be key stakeholders) Ability to manage equipment and services in remote locations Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment Workability to perform well under pressure Strong customer service orientation Ability to maintain an organized workflow, with a high degree of attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: Experience with MongoDB OpsManager is highly preferred Clearance Requirements: Security Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain and maintain EPA Public Trust Level 4 US Citizenship required Beneficial: Experience working on Federal Sector Contracts Professional Certification(s) Familiarity with DevOps, ITIL Agile processes GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in database administration at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation. Work Requirements Years of Experience 3 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. 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