Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a SQL Infrastructure Application and Database Developer to work for our company.
Position Summary:
The Infrastructure Database Developer is a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of our enterprise database infrastructure. Responsible for providing technical leadership, expertise, and guidance in the management and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server database infrastructures. Serves as technical expert on enterprise-level database project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternations. Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Has strong command of the English language. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions, which are highly innovative and ingenious. This role requires in-depth knowledge of database architecture, administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practices. The Developer will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to design, implement, and support database solutions that meet the organization's operational and business requirements.
Requirements:
- Must possess Secret security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Must have an active IAT Level II certification
- Certifications: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or Oracle WebLogic Server 12c or higher and IA Certification – Security+ CE. MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA; MS Azure DBAA or higher.
- Ten (10) years’ experience in database administration and infrastructure management, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server databases. Supported DoD or Federal Oracle enterprise database environments.
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server database infrastructures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Provide technical leadership and guidance to database administrators and engineers, mentoring team members and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Perform database capacity planning, monitoring, and optimization to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business needs and integrate with existing systems.
- Implement and maintain database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Lead database upgrade, patching, and migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and risk mitigation.
- Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, replication, backup, and recovery strategies, to ensure business continuity.
- Conduct database performance tuning and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and other issues proactively.
- Evaluate emerging database technologies and trends, providing recommendations for adoption or integration into the existing infrastructure.
- Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and other external partners to evaluate, procure, and implement database-related tools and solutions.
- Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and documentation to educate internal stakeholders on database best practices and technologies.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.
Skills Required
- Secret security clearance or current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC)
- Active IAT Level II certification
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or Oracle WebLogic Server 12c or higher certification
- Security+ CE certification
- MCSA SQL 2016 DBA or Microsoft Azure DBAA or higher certification
- Ten years of experience in database administration and infrastructure management, focused on Microsoft SQL Server databases
- Experience supporting DoD or Federal Oracle enterprise database environments
- U.S. citizenship, clear criminal history check, and no recent or pending bankruptcies
What We Do
Information Technology Strategies, Inc (“IT-Strat”) was established and founded by Namita Magoon in 2002. IT-Strat is a certified Small Woman and Minority owned firm (SWaM). IT-Strat has also been approved as an SBA 8(a) company [2008 through 2017]. IT-Strat is proud of the fact that it has carried out superior IT services in the public and private sector, for example – The Department of Homeland Security (CBP), Department of Defense (DISA), Unisys, IBM, Accenture, and SAIC. IT-Strat prides itself on establishing a track record of successfully accomplishing complex projects. We look forward to providing all our customers with the same level of quality and accurate service. IT-Strat’s services can be obtained through a number of contract vehicles, including GSA Schedule 70, GSA STARS II, and Navy Seaport-e. We have also submitted bids for a number of additional IDIQs and GWACs. For more information, see the Contracts tab on our company website (www.it-strat.com).
