Database Administrator

Description

Job Title: Database Administrator

Department: Operations – Services 

Reports To: RavenTek Program Manager

Location: Norfolk, VA

Schedule: Monday – Friday 

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

FLSA Status: Hourly, Nonexempt

Clearance: Secret

Position Summary 

The Database Administrator plays a vital role in managing and supporting complex database environments. This position ensures the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise databases that underpin mission-critical maintenance operations. The performance of this position is key to RavenTek's performance on the contract, and therefore RavenTek's mission to support the customer.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the administration and operation of computerized databases.
• Assist with installation and configuration of databases on appropriate systems.
• Help create and configure databases for data warehousing applications.
• Assist with creation and management of Indexes, Clusters, Snapshots, and Views.
• Support monitoring and adjustment of Rollback Segments and Data File Size.
• Write basic SQL update queries and contribute to data management tasks.
• Maintain and update data dictionaries as fields and structures change.
• Document all data corrections and maintain logs of changes.
• Assist with monitoring database performance metrics.
• Support regular database backup and recovery operations.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and configuration settings.
• Work under general supervision to ensure database functionality and support.
• Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
• Provide Monthly Status Report (MSR) to the RavenTek Program Manager by the deadline provided.
• Monitor RavenTek email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
• Complete required compliance training as assigned.
• Travel on an as needed basis up to 10%. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Possess basic knowledge of database concepts, structures, and best practices.
• Familiar with SQL fundamentals and scripting.
• Understanding of database backup, recovery, and monitoring principles.
• Knowledge of data security and documentation practices.
• Understand basic DoD security and database management expectations.
• Capable of following technical procedures and supporting secure data environments.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn in a technical environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and contribute to database documentation.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration or related technical role.

Certifications, Licenses

• CompTIA Security CE.
• Entry-level database certifications, desired.
• Security or other DoD 8570-compliant certification, desired.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Work Environment

Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people. Potential moderate temperature fluctuations. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens; mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee must be able to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically up to 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. 

ADA: RavenTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: RavenTek does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.