Maximus is looking to hire a Database Administrator
This position is on-site and requires an active Top Secret with SCI Clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS081, T3, Band 6
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Database administration in core data-related AWS services and relational and non-relational databases.
- Maintaining multiple databases across unclassified and classified environments is required.
- This also includes data exchanges through cross domain solution pipelines such as AWS diode and software artifacts.
- Must have the ability to automate and ingest and transform data, orchestrate data pipelines while applying programming concepts, design data models, manage data life cycles, and ensure data quality.
- Deploy and manage database solutions on AWS, including EC2 instances and S3 storage.
- Implement best practices for security, scalability, and disaster recovery in a cloud environment.
- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
- Implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity and availability.
- Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and integrity checks.
- Monitor database performance and identify areas for optimization.
- Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
1) Must have the equivalent of three years in database administration with knowledge of AWS infrastructures.
2) A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services and relational and non-relational databases.
3) BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
4) At least 5+ years' experience as a database platform engineers in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks
5) Strong understanding of database design, implementation, and maintenance principles, with a keen focus on automation and optimization.
6) Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation.
Minimum Education requirement:
- A bachelor’s degree in related field desired but not required.
Years of Required Work-Related Experience:
- At least 5+ years' experience as a database platform engineers in a medium to large scale solutions to include experience with tasks such as data migration, data modeling, automation, modernization, data replication, backup and recovery, and general DBA tasks
- A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS services and relational and non-relational databases.
Required Certifications:
IAT level II certification
(Desired) AWS Certifications
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment
Minimum Requirements
TCS081, T3, Band 6
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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