Database Administrator (DBA) (57841)

BMA is seeking a Database Administrator to join our team. This is a remote position. 

Job Summary

• Provides all activities related to the administration of computerized databases.
• Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function.
• Designs, creates, and maintains databases in a client/server environment.
• Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data.
• Advises users on access to various client/server databases.
• Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases with respect to JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods.
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end /back-end programming languages (e.g., SQL).
• Performs database programming and supports systems design.
• Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design.

Clearance Requirements

There is a Secret clearance requirement for this role. 

Required Skills & Certifications

• DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ ce, CCNA Security, CND, SSCP, etc.)
• 5+ years of progressive experience of database query languages such as Oracle, PL SQL, SQL Server, MS Access, etc.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with a Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
• Computing Environment certifications, one or more of the following: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (e.g., OCI Architect Associate/Professional), Oracle Database 19c Administrator Certified Professional, IBM Certified Database Administrator (Db2 11.5 or Cloud Pak for Data), SQL Server 2019/2022 certifications under Azure role-based paths, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Experience working on various operating systems such as Windows (10/11), Windows Server (2019/2022), Unix (AIX, Solaris, HP-UX), Linux, Amazon Linux, Flatcar Linux, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with one or more programming languages, including SQL, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Golang, Rust, etc.
• Experience supporting two or more projects in a large organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large-scale computer database.
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization, including indexing, query optimization, analyzing execution plans, partitioning, memory management, etc.
• Experience with one or more of the following Oracle AWR, SQL Profiler, PostgreSQL, EXPLAIN, Performance Monitor, or similar tools.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning, includes but not limited to RMAN (Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server Always On, point-in-time recovery.
• Experience with securing sensitive data, includes encryption at rest and in transit, role-based access control (RBAC), auditing, data masking, etc.
• Familiarity with cloud database platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA / BS) Degree in relevant field.

Overview

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance. Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

AAP & EEO Statement
 BMA is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.