Database Administrator

at  Pivotal Point LLC

COMPANY:

Pivotal Point, LLC (Pivotal Point) isseeking a full-time Database Administrator. Pivotal Point is an SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Founded in 2008, Pivotal Point supports the Federal Government and Businesses with professional services in Program/Project Management; Critical Infrastructure Maintenance and Operations Support Services; Inside Plant Services; Network Engineering; Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Engineering; VoIP Maintenance and Operations Services; IT and Telecommunications Asset and Inventory Management; and Business Process Analysis and Consulting Services.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases within the confines of Government-provided software tools and desktop management services. This role requires ensuring that any revisions, re-architecture, and resulting code changes do not negatively affect database access calls embedded in the screen code being changed. The DBA will define users, enable data distribution, use high-speed transaction recovery techniques, and backup data. Additionally, the DBA will minimize database downtime, manage parameters for fast query responses, and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• IAT Level: 2
• Information Assurance (IA) Certification: Sec+ (Security+) or CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SQL, Db2, Oracle, backup and recovery, security, scripting, automation, and knowledge of database migrations.
• Government Software Tools Compliance: Ability to work within the confines of Government-provided software tools and desktop management services.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in database administration or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, as well as ensuring data security, privacy, and integrity.

• Database Design and Implementation: Design and implement databases to meet organizational needs and ensure efficient data management.
• User Definition and Data Distribution: Define users and enable data distribution to the right users in the appropriate format and in a timely manner.
• Transaction Recovery and Backup: Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Database Performance Management: Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.
• Policy and Procedure Enforcement: Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Regular Testing and Evaluation: Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity.
• Performance Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required.
• Government Software Tools Compliance: Work within the confines of Government-provided software tools and desktop management services, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Code Change Management: Ensure that any revision, re-architecture, and resulting code changes do not negatively affect any database access calls embedded in the screen code being changed.
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