Database Administrator (DBA)

Gunnison provides comprehensive cybersecurity support services to the HHS OCIO. We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented professional to support our Atlanta, GA CSIRC team.

: Hybrid, Atlanta, GA

• Database Management:
  • Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems (DBMS).
  • Create and manage database objects such as tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain database performance, including tuning and optimization.
• Performance Tuning:
  • Analyze and optimize database performance, including query optimization and index management.
  • Conduct regular performance assessments and implement improvements to ensure optimal system performance.
• Backup and Recovery:
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect data integrity and availability.
  • Perform regular backups and recovery drills to ensure data can be restored in case of failures or disasters.
• Security Management:
  • Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
  • Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance with organizational policies.
• Database Monitoring and Maintenance:
  • Monitor database systems for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools.
  • Perform regular maintenance tasks, including database patches and updates.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for database-related issues.
  • Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems.
• Documentation:
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes.
  • Create and update operational manuals and guidelines for database management.
• Compliance and Best Practices:
  • Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest developments and trends in database technologies and implement relevant improvements.

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• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in database administration, preferably with Oracle, and SQL Server.
  • Proven experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in database management systems with Oracle, and SQL Server
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database query optimization techniques.
  • Experience with database monitoring tools and performance tuning methods.
  • Familiarity with backup and recovery procedures and tools.
  • Understanding of database security principles and practices.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Education/Training
  • Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, or similar.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. , the company has thrived for over 25 years.