Database Administrator - Secret Clearance - Lexington, KY

Overview

Database Administrator - Secret Clearance | Lexington, KY

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values : commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you'll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today's most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected start date of April 1st, 2025. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

What You'll Do

• Role — As a Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Mission\'s operational effectiveness through the implementation, optimization, and secure management of database systems that support critical mission functions, that serve U.S. government missions on customer site.
• Database Implementation & Optimization : Deploy, optimize, and maintain computerized database systems to support mission-critical functions with high availability and performance.
• Oversee the physical design and logical structure of databases, ensuring efficient data access and storage.
• Performance Tuning & Monitoring : Conduct performance tuning across databases and indexes by analyzing usage metrics, query performance, and system load.
• Continuously monitor system health and proactively mitigate bottlenecks to maintain operational efficiency.
• Design & Integration Review : Evaluate database schemas, integration points, and new system proposals to ensure seamless compatibility and performance.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to enhance data flow, usability, and system resilience.
• Backup, Recovery & High Availability : Implement, schedule, and validate comprehensive backup strategies, including transaction logs and offsite redundancy.
• Test recovery procedures regularly and manage replication setups, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• Security, Integrity & Access Control : Maintain database security through access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
• Safeguard data integrity by enforcing constraints, triggers, and validation protocols.
• Policy Development & Standards : Create, enforce, and refine policies, procedures, and best practices governing database management, usage, and governance.
• Monitor system utilization and transactions to inform policy adjustments and performance management.
• Stored Procedures, Triggers & Scripting : Develop and maintain stored procedures, triggers, and scripts to automate common tasks and enforce business logic.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize scripts and procedures for performance and maintainability.
• Database Administration Across Multiple Systems : Administer diverse DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL), including installation, patching, upgrades, and configuration.
• Execute administrative tasks such as replication, transaction log management, and cross-site synchronization.
• Project Scheduling & Coordination : Manage timelines for database-related projects including backups, replication setups, schema changes, and maintenance windows.
• Coordinate notifications and replication tasks between SQL Servers across multiple sites to ensure consistency and minimize disruption.

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Join Us

If you\'re driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus. Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.

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