Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing and optimizing Oracle and Postgres databases, as well as extensive experience with AWS managed databases including RDS, Aurora, and Redshift. This role requires a deep understanding of database failover and recovery, backups, migration of on-premises databases to AWS, and proficiency with AWS CloudWatch. The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring database performance, availability, and security, and experienced in handling data warehouses.

Hard Skills

• Database Expertise in Oracle and Postgres databases

• Extensive experience with AWS database services including Aurora, RDS, and Redshift

• Proficient in SQL, database design, and data modeling

• Familiarity with AWS CLI, SDKs, and CloudWatch

• Experience with data warehouse design, implementation, and optimization, e.g., AWS Redshift

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to handle complex database issues

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Work Site

This is a remote/hybrid position requiring 1x days on-site in Ashburn, Virginia and some days remote depending on on call schedule.

Work Environment

This position allows teleworking with necessary on-site visits in Kingstowne, VA, and/or Ashburn, VA based on mission needs. The team utilizes an on-call schedule which may require travel to the datacenter site. All candidates must be local to the Northern Virginia area.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.