Senior Database Administrator

DRT Strategies
Silver Spring, MD
Job Description
Role Overview

This position requires an experienced Database Administrator to assist with database operations, user connectivity, database security, backup and recovery, data integrity, database updates, and database reporting for the FDA.gov website. The Database Administrator will work independently to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of the database systems. The role involves administering, maintaining, and monitoring database systems supporting the website, including MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server.

What You Will Do

Administer, maintain, and monitor database systems, assist with database operations, user connectivity, database security, backup and recovery, data integrity, database updates, and database reporting. Perform all aspects of database system administration, including installation of instances, tuning of instances and queries, space management, and database installation, configuration, and tuning to support optimal website performance and scalability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of related experience in database administration, experience with MySQL, Oracle, and Linux, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of related experience in database administration
  • Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and Linux
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance

Benefits

  • Salary commensurate with experience ($110,000 - $140,000)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities
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