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Database Administrator - Booz Allen Hamilton
Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator responsible for managing, securing, and optimizing mission‑critical databases for an Army client, leveraging expertise in SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and robust backup/recovery strategies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain high‑availability database environments (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) for mission‑critical applications.
- Develop and enforce database security policies, including access controls, encryption, and audit logging.
- Perform performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning to ensure optimal system responsiveness.
- Plan and execute backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery procedures, validating restore processes regularly.
- Collaborate with application developers and system engineers to troubleshoot issues and recommend architectural improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience administering enterprise databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Strong knowledge of database security best practices and compliance frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and performance monitoring tools.
- Experience with backup/recovery solutions and disaster‑recovery planning.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in a high‑pressure environment.
Skills
sqloraclepostgresql