Database Administrator - Kauai

Kekaha, HI 96752

Posted: 11/06/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Technical Job Number: 21691

Job Description


Bishop & Company is seeking a Database Administrator on the island of Kauai, in the state of Hawaii.
***Please note this position is in office and NOT remote***

Supporting the IT Department, The Database Administrator (DBA) manages and maintains databases, ensuring data is accurate and safe from breaches. The DBA maintains and performs database capacity-planning, configuration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.
Responsibilities
Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
  • Establish overall vision and direction for improving database administrative and security operations.
  • Ensure overall performance, reliability, and security of data, databases, and related applications.
  • Manage database structures by monitoring performance and adjusting the internal structures (tuning) as required.
  • Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect critical data and ensure data integrity. Perform regular backups and test recovery procedures to minimize the risk of data loss.
  • Perform the implementation of Department of Defense cyber security regarding IAVM and SRG/STIG requirements
  • Involvement in planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades, and maintenance of databases to meet government and contractor defined requirements.
  • Assists with production incidents and resolutions, including root cause analysis and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with other teams, including system administrators, and network engineers, to ensure seamless integration and efficient database operations.
  • Effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or similar discipline is required. Five years of directly related IT experience may be substituted.
  • Three+ years as a Database Administrator
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS): deep understanding of one or more DBMS platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. Proficient in installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems.
  • Database Design and Modeling: possesses strong skills in database design and data modeling. This includes creating efficient database schemas, defining relationships between tables, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing database structures for performance.
  • SQL (Structured Query Language): well-versed in SQL to perform tasks like querying, updating, and managing databases. An expert in writing complex SQL queries, optimizing SQL code, and understanding database optimization techniques.
  • Performance Tuning and Optimization: proficient in monitoring and optimizing database performance.
  • Backup and Recovery: solid understanding of backup and recovery strategies to ensure the availability and integrity of data.
  • Security and Access Control: expert in database security to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulations. They should be skilled in implementing access control mechanisms, setting up user roles and permissions, encrypting data, and monitoring for security threats.
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java with extensive experience in developing security-focused solutions and automation scripts.
  • Must be proficient in report writing, gathering, and analyzing statistics, and using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point  
Certifications
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT II
  • Microsoft SQL certification or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Maximo
  • Experience as an Oracle Database Administrator
  • Experience with DoD systems and infrastructure

Security Clearance

This position is subject to a national security background investigation.
EXEMPT POSITION
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $110K - $120K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii.  We charge no fees to candidates and our client services are 100% guaranteed.
Please forward resumes to: 
Bishop & Company 
Phone: 808-839-2200 
Website: http://www.bishopco.net/ 
 Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran 
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