Database Administrator Expert

Overview

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Arcfield is looking for a Database Administrator to join our team in support of Sponsor database administration activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and maintain database tables and object stores, and implement security accesses.
• Maintain and administer configurations for development database environments.
• Maintain current versions of database software and apply relevant vendor-released patches as needed.
• Monitor Sponsor database performance and investigate/resolve all performance issues: script development for database cleanup, forecasting, monitoring.
• Establish, document, and perform data recovery procedures, as necessary.
• Perform research and resolve issues associated with system databases.
• Review batch outputs, identify errors, and take corrective actions, as necessary.
• Perform performance tuning of indexes and databases.
• Review database design and integration of systems, provide backup recovery solutions, and make recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintain database security and integrity controls.
• Administer various database systems, such as Oracle, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Develop and enforce database administration and user standards and procedures; audit, modify, and amend data in systems using SQL commands.

• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering) with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing Database Administration support including Oracle database administration.

Desired:

• Three (3) years of experience supporting Database Administration and/or software development activities and/or projects within the IC.
• Active certification related to database administration, system engineering, software engineering, or software development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.