Aws Database Administrator

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced  AWS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing Oracle and Postgres databases, as well as extensive experience with AWS managed databases including RDS, Aurora and Redshift. This role requires a deep understanding of database failover and recovery, backups, migration of on-premises databases to AWS, and proficiency with AWS CloudWatch. The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring database performance, availability, and security, and experienced in handling data warehouses.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Database Management:  Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of databases.

·       Performance Tuning:  Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required to ensure optimal performance.

·       Failover and Recovery: Design and execute database backup and recovery strategies, including failover planning and testing.

·       Migration and Upgrade:  Lead migration projects from on-premises databases to AWS, including planning, execution, and validation of database migrations and upgrades.

·       Security and Compliance: Ensure database security measures are in place, including access controls and audit logging. Comply with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations.

·       Data Warehousing: Manage and optimize AWS Redshift instances and other data warehousing solutions for scalable and efficient data storage and analysis.

·       Monitoring: Utilize AWS CloudWatch and other monitoring tools to ensure database health, performance, and to automate scaling and notifications.

·       Troubleshooting and Support: Provide high-level support for complex database issues, including troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, etc.

Qualifications

GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: 

·       Citizenship – Must be a US Citizen.

·       Clearance – Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.

·       Location – This role will be Remote/Telework with on-site visits (Kingstowne, VA and/or Ashburn, VA) if /when needed. This team utilizes an on-call schedule which may require travel to the datacenter site(s).

Required Skills and Experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 9 years' experience; Master's degree and 7 years' experience.

·       Database Expertise: Proven experience as a DBA with expertise in Oracle and Postgres databases.

·       AWS Managed Databases: Extensive experience with AWS database services, including Aurora, RDS, and Redshift

·       Failover and Recovery: Solid experience in database failover, recovery procedures, and disaster recovery planning

·       Migration Experience:  Demonstrated experience with migrating on-premises databases to AWS.

·       Technical Skills:  Proficient in SQL, database design, and data modeling. Familiarity with AWS CLI, SDKs, and CloudWatch.

·       Communication Skills:  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:

·       Certifications: AWS or relevant database certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, PostgreSQL Professional).

·       Scripting Skills:  Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of database tasks.

·       Monitoring Tools:  Deep familiarity with database monitoring tools, especially AWS CloudWatch, for performance monitoring and alerting.

·       Data Warehousing: Experience with data warehouse design, implementation, and optimization, for example, AWS Redshift.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.