Database Administrator
About the role
Concept Plus is seeking a Database Administrator to provide senior technical leadership supporting Air Force IT systems development and operations, with a focus on database architecture, performance, and data management. This role requires knowledge and understanding of Air Force IT processes and technology stack (DevSecOps CI/CD, Cloud One, Oracle, Java). Air Force systems are deployed in classified and unclassified environments in DISA and Cloud.
The Database Administrator provides thought leadership in modernizing and enhancing Air Force systems through effective data management, database optimization, and secure data practices, and serves as a primary interface with the customer/Program Management Office. The Database Administrator supports and coordinates with capability delivery teams including development Scrums, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps Platform to ensure database performance, availability, integrity, and security across all system environments.
What you'll do
Tune the database, monitor database logs, install software and associated patches, provide after hour support for incidents
Maintaining the database and configuration on each database server and/or Cloud One, or any other hosting area
Coordinating firewall access to maintain mainframe/server accessibility for users and interfaces
Coordinating release schedules with the PMO and interfacing partners
Installing new maintenance releases of the REMIS applications
Resolving system anomalies
Developing database strategies, system monitoring, and improvements to database performance and capacity, and plan for future requirements
Monitor production systems, secure database environment, including the application, remediation, and mitigation of database STIGs
Preparing software release packages to migrate to newer versions of COTS (hardware or software)
Modifying the database structure based on approved software changes
Facilitating backups; ensure data is accurate and complete if restored from a backup; and assist with the backup restoration
Preparing databases to be used in testing to include but not limited to Component Validation and Integration (CV&I), Qualification Test and Evaluation (QT&E), performance testing, user-acceptance testing, and regression testing
Required Qualifications
US Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance
DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a degree in a closely related field
5-7 years of relevant experience
3+ years Database management in an AWS Gov Cloud environment (RDS)
Security+ CE or CCNA Security certification required
Knowledge of XMLS, AWS and Azure related technologies and utilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies.
Have AWS Cloud One or AWS Gov Cloud experience.
Possess USAF functional experience.
5+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN
2+ years of experience with Oracle Failsafe
Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Concept Plus is seeking a Database Administrator to provide senior technical leadership supporting Air Force IT systems development and operations, with a focus on database architecture, performance, and data management. This role requires knowledge and understanding of Air Force IT processes and technology stack (DevSecOps CI/CD, Cloud One, Oracle, Java). Air Force systems are deployed in classified and unclassified environments in DISA and Cloud.
The Database Administrator provides thought leadership in modernizing and enhancing Air Force systems through effective data management, database optimization, and secure data practices, and serves as a primary interface with the customer/Program Management Office. The Database Administrator supports and coordinates with capability delivery teams including development Scrums, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps Platform to ensure database performance, availability, integrity, and security across all system environments.
What you'll do
Tune the database, monitor database logs, install software and associated patches, provide after hour support for incidents
Maintaining the database and configuration on each database server and/or Cloud One, or any other hosting area
Coordinating firewall access to maintain mainframe/server accessibility for users and interfaces
Coordinating release schedules with the PMO and interfacing partners
Installing new maintenance releases of the REMIS applications
Resolving system anomalies
Developing database strategies, system monitoring, and improvements to database performance and capacity, and plan for future requirements
Monitor production systems, secure database environment, including the application, remediation, and mitigation of database STIGs
Preparing software release packages to migrate to newer versions of COTS (hardware or software)
Modifying the database structure based on approved software changes
Facilitating backups; ensure data is accurate and complete if restored from a backup; and assist with the backup restoration
Preparing databases to be used in testing to include but not limited to Component Validation and Integration (CV&I), Qualification Test and Evaluation (QT&E), performance testing, user-acceptance testing, and regression testing
Required Qualifications
US Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Secret Clearance
DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Technology Management, or a degree in a closely related field
5-7 years of relevant experience
3+ years Database management in an AWS Gov Cloud environment (RDS)
Security+ CE or CCNA Security certification required
Knowledge of XMLS, AWS and Azure related technologies and utilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies.
Have AWS Cloud One or AWS Gov Cloud experience.
Possess USAF functional experience.
5+ years of experience with Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle RMAN
2+ years of experience with Oracle Failsafe
Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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