IT Database Specialist

Description

PingWind is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Database Specialist II to join our dynamic team. As an IT Database Specialist II, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.

Location: Fort Belvoir

Open Positions: 1

Required Clearance: Secret

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Required Experience: Eight (8) years of experience as a Database Specialist

Responsibilities

· Manage and administer database systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.

· Monitor and optimize database performance to ensure efficient and reliable operation.

· Design and implement database structures, ensuring data integrity and normalization.

· Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard database systems.

· Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices.

· Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect critical data.

· Test and document disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime.

· Analyze and optimize SQL queries and database performance.

· Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to enhance system responsiveness.

· Plan and execute database system upgrades and apply patches as necessary.

Requirements

· Investigate and resolve database-related issues and incidents.

· Work closely with application developers to support database integration and functionality.

· Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems and processes.

· Develop and update data models, database schemas, and system configurations.

· Monitor database growth and plan for capacity expansion as needed.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to assess future database requirements.

· Proficiency in database management systems, such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

· Strong SQL scripting skills and experience with database performance tuning.

· Knowledge of data modeling and database design principles.

· Familiarity with data security, compliance, and disaster recovery best practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in technology, Computer Science, or a related field, AWS Certified Database, Azure Database Admin, SQL Server certification, CompTIA Fundementals

Certifications:

· Security+

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is a VA CVE certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA Certified with offices in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

Paid Federal Holidays

Robust Health & Dental Insurance Options

401k with matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing education assistance

Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program through Sun Life Financial EAP Guidance Resources

Veterans are encouraged to apply

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.