SQL Database Administrator

Job Type: Full- Time

Workplace Type: Onsite in Largo, FL

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is currently searching for a SQL Database Administrator with a strong background in Systems Administration to be a part of a team responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a custom, off-line, DoD IT network. This position will work in a competitive environment and be responsible for working through all aspects of Life Cycle Development.

Roles and Responsibilities

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the performance, integrity and security of program databases
• Involved in the planning and development of databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.
• Consult the staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Provide documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure.
• Perform or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery and failover procedures
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning and database performance
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience OR a master’s degree in a STEM related discipline with 3 years of relevant experience
• Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (CISSP or Security Preferred)
• Proven experience working as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience with database standards and end user applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security and integrity
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and 3^rd party tools
• Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically
• Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management
• Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
• Working with other engineers to brainstorm solutions to complex problems
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required
• Strong passion for the cyber security industry
• Demonstrated experience implementing computer security
• Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support security information systems.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Must be a self-starter with initiative

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with variety of other relational databases other than Microsoft SQL such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with programming languages API
• A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network and security systems
• Experience hardening systems via policies, scripts, GPOs or manually using STIGS or other system hardening baselines as they apply to appliances, applications, and operating systems
• Experience installing, configuring, hardening and maintaining Windows servers, performing software installations and upgrades to operating systems and COTS applications
• Knowledge of Service Management disciplines engagement, design, delivery and maintenance lifecycles in a high technology or IT services domain
• Ability to work with an extremely risk-adverse customer and their policies

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.

Travel

• Ability to travel (CONUS) up to 10% of the time

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers’ needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.

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