Database Administrator

Index Analytics LLC is a rapidly growing Baltimore-based small business providing health related consulting services to the federal government. At the center of our company culture is a commitment to providing a dynamic and employee-friendly place to work. We place a priority on promoting a supportive and collegial team environment and enhancing staff’s experience through career development and educational opportunities.

The DBA will perform and support data modeling, database administration and data management activities. The DBA will work as part of a project team of data engineers, Cloud Architects, analysts, and DevSecOps Engineers developers to support a large data warehouse at a federal agency.

Responsibilities

• Database administration activities such as user access and setup, DDL deployment, analysis for performance tuning, supporting RBAC and RCLS design and development, etc.
• Assist data engineers to efficiently interface between different databases within the AWS environment.
• Work with stakeholders on Cost optimization of database resources
• Troubleshoot database access and performance issues
• Work with security personnel to implement platform and data security and access control protocols
• Work with DevSecOps personnel to implement code pipelines to automate database changes
• Perform Database engine version upgrades and maintain optimal patching levels

Qualifications

• US citizen or Authorized to Work and lived in the US for 3 of the last 5 years. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Federal government client badge and pass a government Public Trust background
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or relevant discipline required
• Ability to obtain Public Trust level clearance.
• 8 years of overall work experience
• Prior hands-on database administration experience is required. PostgreSQL experience preferred. Will consider other databases such as Snowflake, Teradata or Oracle
• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning, performance analysis, and sizing and cost optimization is needed for storing structured and semi-structured(JSON) datasets.
• Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS is preferred
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and passion for continuous learning

COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol
All new and current employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are eligible and approved for a medical or religious accommodation. Employees will be considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after they have received the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or that has been listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the vaccination protocol; proof of full vaccination must be submitted to Human Resources by your date of hire.

Index Analytics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.