Database Engineer V

About Caribou Thunder

Caribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006.

Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.

S. and 22 countries around the world. Caribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide.

We offer industry leading salaries, flexible work life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match).

Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where each and every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal supporting National Security programs.

Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.

Database Administrator V

Caribou Thunder

Location : Longmont, CO

Requisition# : MS40005

Security Clearance : Active Secret with the ability to obtain TS / SCI

Education : Bachelor's degree (STEM)

Position Summary

Caribou Thunder is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator to join our team. Your expertise will be crucial in performing system administration tasks within the scope of the contract, supporting a U.

S. Space Force Missile defense program.

If you have a passion for database administration and want to contribute to a critical U.S. Space Force Missile defense program, this is the perfect opportunity.

Join our team and utilize your expertise to maintain the smooth operation, security, and integrity of databases.

Complete Description

As a Database Administrator III, you will play a vital role in maintaining and administering multi-user computer systems, virtual computer systems, and COTS software products.

• Your responsibilities will include monitoring and addressing system performance issues, patching system, and operating system software, maintaining software licenses, and assisting with account management and system vulnerability management.
• Additionally, you will collaborate with the Information Assurance (IA) team to provide access to system logs, monitor user accounts, and promptly respond to security issues or incidents.
• Furthermore, you will implement and maintain the smooth operation and physical design of databases, ensuring backup recovery capabilities, and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.
• Your expertise will contribute to maintaining security and integrity controls and formulating policies, procedures, and standards related to database management.
• Patch system and operating system software to maintain up-to-date and secure environments.
• Manage software licenses to ensure compliance and proper usage.
• Assist the Information Assurance team with account management and system vulnerability management.
• Implement and maintain smooth operation and physical design of databases.
• Maintain security and integrity controls within databases.
• Formulate policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management.

Minimum Requirements

• Database administration experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and / or MongoDB (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience with Red Hat Linux environments.
• Experience working with Agile Methodologies.
• Scripting experience (Python, Ruby, PowerShell, etc.).
• Familiarity with IBM Advanced Interactive eXecutive (AIX) Unix Operating Systems.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience working in DevOps / DevSecOps environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Understanding of Virtualization using VMWare.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL.

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