VetsEZ is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to be a part of a remote team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate needs experience and knowledge in database design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of software in a variety of programming languages. Has extensive experience in creating strategies for developing IT systems and applications, along with experience in evaluating and selecting alternative and optimal database approaches.
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, maintain, and optimize the database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity.
- Update database architecture, build schemas, tables, stored procedures, and manage permissions.
- Provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emerging technologies.
- Monitor systems for availability, oversee database mirroring, replication, and failover.
- Support SQL Server Analysis and SQL Clustered Column Store Index (CCI) technology.
- Generate queries and reports using SQL Management Studio and SQL server tools (SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, SSMA, Sentry Diagnostic Utilities).
- Create, populate, and maintain databases and data cubes for analysis and reporting.
- Restore databases from backups and support disaster recovery activities.
- Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant work experience; 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- Ability to create logical and functional software code in various languages.
- Experience understanding and articulating the benefits and risks associated with different coding languages in different environments.
- Experience reacting to problems and correcting programs as necessary.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with VA Health Portfolio and Informatics Product Line is a plus.
- Experience in Data Integration Modernizations and Secure Messaging is a plus.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to obtain a government clearance.
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k with Employer Match
- PTO + Federal Holidays
- Corporate Laptop
- Training opportunities
- Remote Opportunity
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
What We Do
VetsEZ is a digital services firm with expertise in the rapid delivery of modern, user-centric, and data-driven digital solutions that helps the federal government serve our people better. We accelerate the missions of our federal partners through human-centered design (HCD), DevSecOps practices, and automation and by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing in public and private clouds.
VetsEZ is a mature Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), appraised at CMMI-DEV L3 and certified as an ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 27001 company. VetsEZ is a prime contractor on VA T4NG, NITAAC CIOSP3, SEC OneIT, and GSA MAS.
