Guidehouse
SeniorDatabaseAdministrator
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“Senior Database Administrator at Guidehouse. Skills: Database administration, Database modernization, HA/DR solutions, Performance tuning. Lead database transition activities. Lead modernization activities”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot complex database issues; Root cause analysis
Up to 10% travel, Ability to Obtain Public Trust, US Citizens and Green Card holders only, No Visa Sponsorship
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Ten years of experience as a Database Administrator, experience with relational database platforms, Demonstrated expertise in database migration, Hands-on experience with HA/DR architectures, Experience managing databases in cloud environments, proficiency in SQL, database design, performance tuning techniques, Experience implementing backup/recovery strategies, patching, version upgrades, Proven ability to troubleshoot complex database issues
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud-native database services, Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines for database deployments, Experience with containerized environments, Knowledge of NoSQL databases, Experience in performance monitoring tools, database automation frameworks, Prior experience in federal environments, Prior experience in highly regulated enterprise environments, Relevant certifications
What You'll Do.
Lead database transition activities
Lead modernization activities
Assess legacy platforms
Inventory legacy platforms
Map legacy dependencies
Plan legacy migrations
Implement HA solutions
Implement DR solutions
Meet RPO requirements
Meet RTO requirements
Perform database upgrades
Perform database migrations
Minimize operational disruption
Administer enterprise database platforms
Maintain enterprise database platforms
Install database platforms
Configure database platforms
Patch database platforms
Manage database lifecycles
Develop performance tuning strategies
Execute performance tuning strategies
Support high-throughput applications
Manage backup strategies
Manage recovery strategies
Implement security controls
Enforce security controls
Encrypt sensitive data
Implement role-based access
Implement secure connectivity
Protect sensitive data
Support database monitoring
Support database troubleshooting
Implement corrective actions
Collaborate with application teams
Collaborate with infrastructure engineers
Align database design
Contribute to infrastructure re-architecture
Redesign database environments
Improve operational efficiency
Establish database standards
Maintain database standards
Establish operational procedures
Maintain operational procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with application teams; Collaborate with infrastructure engineers; Collaborate with stakeholders
Full Job Description
**_Job Family_ :** Database Administration ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Public Trust ** _What You Will Do:_** * Leading database transition and modernization activities, including assessment, inventory, dependency mapping, and migration planning to support legacy-to-modern platform movement * Designing and implementing high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including clustering, replication, and failover strategies to meet defined RPO/RTO requirements. * Performing database upgrades and migrations across versions and environments, ensuring compatibility and minimal operational disruption. * Administering and maintaining enterprise database platforms, including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management across environments (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid). * Developing and executing database performance tuning strategies, including indexing, query optimization, and workload management to support high-throughput applications. * Managing backup, recovery, and point-in-time restore strategies aligned with operational SLAs and data protection requirements. * Implementing and enforcing database security controls, including encryption, role-based access, and secure connectivity to protect sensitive data. * Supporting database monitoring and troubleshooting, identifying root causes of performance or availability issues and implementing corrective actions. * Collaborating with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and stakeholders to align database design with application architecture and operational needs. * Contributing to infrastructure re-architecture efforts, including redesign of database environments to improve scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. * Establishing and maintaining database standards, documentation, and operational procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across environments. **_What You Will Need:_** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scie
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