Role Overview:

JMA Resources, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed Database Administrator to assist our client move from a legacy software development environment to industry best practices for rapid, secure software development, specifically using Agile Scrum practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems and software.
• Design, implement, execute, and tune databases and database load programs, scripts, and procedures.
  • Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. Install and configure certificates for data at rest.
  • Manage certificates/keys for data at rest.
• Monitor and maintain databases to ensure optimal performance.
  • Complete STIG’s and POA&M items as required.
• Manage the compilation, cataloging, caching, distribution, and data retrieval.
• Analyze and plan for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements.
• Perform configuration management, problem management, and capacity management for databases and data management systems.
• Perform backup and recovery of databases to ensure data integrity.
• Perform incident management, service-level management, change management, release management, continuity management, and availability management for databases and data management systems.
• Notify the Program Manager/Project Manager and/or designated representative of database degradations or issues.
• Provide application administration to include, but not limited to, compiling database code, compiling security matrices, providing status updates, creating new databases for applications/tools, troubleshooting issues, and providing resolution.
• Implement data mining and data warehousing applications and support when applicable.
• Responsible for Cybersecurity and security posture across all databases and data management systems according to organizational policies.
  • This responsibility includes but is not limited to maintaining the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Computer Network Defense (CND) Directives, and all other DoD/Navy Cybersecurity instructions as they become applicable, such as Risk Management Framework (RMF), to keep systems in compliance.
• Provide recommendations on new database technologies and architectures.
• Administer access requests to the database environments within PMO-directed Service Level Targets (SLTs).
• Provide after-hour support as needed.
• Complete After Action Reports (AAR) for all abnormal operations or other required reporting for system incidents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Clearance Level:

• Current or ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • Note:
    • To obtain a security clearance, you must be a US citizen and meet the 13 adjudicative guidelines.
    • Top Secret requires a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must demonstrate:
  • Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
  • Excellent technical, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and problem analysis.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy,
  • Solid judgment and decision-making ability.
  • Initiative and is adaptable.
Must have experience working with the following: Commercial Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience.

Education Level:

• A bachelor’s degree with a technical major, such as computer science, information systems, operations research, mathematics, statistics, or engineering is desired.

Required Certifications:

• Current CompTIA Security+, wiliness to obtain it within two weeks of hiring date, or one of the following:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security)
  • System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• Current 2019 SQL Server Developer or Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate certification series or higher.

Location & Commitments:

• Full-time remote position.
• Will require travel to various client sites when needed for client support.
• Hours are based on the client, usually Monday-Friday between 8-5 p.m. EST.

JMA Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training, are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, physical or mental disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or protected veteran status.

JMA is also committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, JMA will ensure that all persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tests, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Amy Foy, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]