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AMERICAN SYSTEMS Senior Database Administrator - Secret Clearance in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Title / Level Senior Database Administrator - Secret Clearance
Clearance Required? Secret
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80840 US (Primary)
% Travel 0 - 10%
Job Description
WANTED: A mission-driven professional with 12 years of experience and an Active SECRET clearance to become our Senior Database Administrator in Colorado Springs, CO. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will: Be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of the company's databases. Work closely with IT teams, developers, and business analysts to ensure database structures are suitable to meet business needs. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product A day in the life of a Senior Database Administrator: Design, implement, and maintain database structures (e.g., tables, indexes, triggers, stored procedures). Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity. Administer and maintain multiple Server database environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management. Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. Optimize database performance by tuning queries, indexing, and managing database configurations.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 12 years of experience in database administration. Extensive experience with database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Strong knowledge of database design principles, tuning, and backup/restoration processes. Proficient in SQL and experience with various database management tools. Familiarity with cloud-based database services and data modeling. Active Secret clearance is required. This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule. Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer's discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around Colorado Springs, CO Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Our employee-owners are encouraged to make a difference, implement new ideas in a collaborative environment, and focus on mission critical success. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Join us! Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces, National Washington Post Best Workplaces, Veteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $80K - 86K Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance
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