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Entarian

Database Team Lead

Radford, VA

Knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, POSTGRES, MYSQL and cloud database environments * Knowledge of database administration responsibilities * All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a ...

Entarian

Database Team Lead

Radford, VA

Knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, POSTGRES, MYSQL and cloud database environments * Knowledge of database administration responsibilities * All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a ...

Entarian

Database Team Lead

Radford, VA · On-site

Knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, POSTGRES, MYSQL and cloud database environments * Knowledge of database administration responsibilities * All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a ...

Gridpoint

Senior Software Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Oracle, Postgres or SQL Server; application frameworks (e.g. J2EE, JBOSS, Spring, Hibernate, OSGI) • Minimum 5 years of experience with web services applications... RESTful designs preferred • ...

Ruri Software Technologies LLC

Senior JAVA Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$57.75 - $73.75/hr

Must have angular experience • AWS services (S3, SQS, SNS,ECS, Lambda, AWS Cloud watch etc.) • Experience on AWS deployed application. • Experience on Oracle or Postgres or DynamoDB to perform ...

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Database Team Lead

Entarian

Radford, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is looking for a Database Team Lead who has experience deploying and managing databases supporting customer applications.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering database environments at PL ALTESS
  • This includes architecting infrastructure, installing, and configuring database SW products and database configuration in Oracle, Microsoft Structured Query Language (MSSQL), Post Gre SQL) POSTGRES, My Structured Query Language (MYSQL) and cloud database environments
  • Once deployed, responsible for maintaining the database environments to meet availability and performance standards
  • Assists in the scheduling of deployment activity as well as new installations databases
  • Responsible for developing security standards and ensuring all databases meet ALTESS and ARMY security requirements
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of database monitoring and administrative dashboards to ensure a proactive approach to database management
  • Thorough knowledge of the Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) processes and procedures
  • Know how to perform a Security Readiness Review (SRR) and document the SRR findings in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document

Salary range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Minimum Qualifications
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Experience in database administration and architecture
  • Minimum five years' experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment
  • Knowledge of Oracle, MSSQL, POSTGRES, MYSQL and cloud database environments
  • Knowledge of database administration responsibilities
  • All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a professional manner
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Python and PowerShell
  • Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IAVM
About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal  Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Employment Type: OTHER

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