Database Administrator

November 27

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Mind Computing

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Consulting • Artificial Intelligence • Technology

Mind Computing is a next-generation digital services consulting firm that specializes in innovation, optimization, and gaining competitive advantages for their clients. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a HUBZone Business, Mind Computing uses cutting-edge tools and technologies to drive digital transformation and significant performance improvements for its clients. Their services include business consulting, technology strategy and implementation, and next-gen concepts such as blockchain, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. The company emphasizes agile digital strategies, cognitive design thinking, and agile development to empower clients and help them disrupt their markets.

11 - 50 employees

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Analyze, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity. • Analyze, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity. • Identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize SQL queries, and enhance data retrieval efficiency for PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL. • Update database architecture, build schemas, tables, stored procedures, and manage permissions. • Manage, improve, and work with Legacy databases and Platform as a Service databases. • Provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emerging technologies. • Monitor systems for availability, oversee database mirroring, replication, and failover. • Support advanced PostgreSQL features like JSON, full-text search, and PostGIS for geospatial queries. • Generate queries and reports using PostgreSQL tools like pgAdmin, psql, and third-party tools such as DataGrip. • Create, populate, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, materialized views, and indexes for analysis and reporting. • Restore PostgreSQL databases from backups and support disaster recovery activities using WAL archiving and point-in-time recovery. • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and IT teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL database issues. • Assess future storage and performance needs, and create and maintain comprehensive PostgreSQL documentation. • Work with Platform as a Service pre-built database to optimize and manage as needed for growing solutions. • Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and technical specialists.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline. • A minimum of 5 years of experience. • Strong proficiency in database administration and performance tuning. • Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including infrastructure design, deployment, and management. • Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for infrastructure and database management (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python). • Experience developing strategies for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and departments. • Additional Qualifications: Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies. • The following certifications are a plus: MongoDB certification, AWS certification, Azure certification, etc. • Experience in SAFe/Agile Software Development. • Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder and DevSecOps environment. • Ability to obtain government clearance. • Experience with database support for legacy and Platform as a Service applications.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision • PTO + Federal Holidays • Corporate Laptop • Training opportunities • Remote work options