[Hiring] Applications Database Analyst @PlanIT Group

Role Description

PlanIT Group is seeking an Applications Database Analyst for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate has experience with:

• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies.
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices.
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Experience with Cloud architecture, design, and development.
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes.
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc).
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).

List of tasks to be performed:

• Business Requirements: Analyze and translate business requirements into efficient database designs that meet the data needs of the organization and align with the business goals and processes.
• Data Modeling: Create conceptual, logical, and physical database models using tools like ERD diagrams to depict a visual representation of the organization's data and how it relates to the business requirements.
• Database Design Patterns: Utilize common database design patterns to solve recurring design problems.
• Data Integration: Utilize common data integration techniques to consolidate data from multiple sources into a cohesive and consistent dataset.
• Normalization Techniques: Utilize normalization principles to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.
• Indexing Strategies: Implement indexing techniques to optimize query performance and data retrieval.
• Database Security: Use data security best practices to enforce data privacy and protect sensitive information.
• Scalability and Performance: Design database that can scale horizontally or vertically to handle increasing workloads.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with stakeholders, developers, architects, and other team members to ensure the database design meets the project requirements.

Qualifications

• Database Skills: Proficiency in database management systems like MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc. Strong understanding of database concepts, normalization, indexing, and query optimization.
• Data Modeling: Knowledge of data modeling concepts and tools to design database structures, entities, relationships, and data flow diagrams.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to optimize database performance and data integrity.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to analyze data, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations.
• SQL Proficiency: Strong command of SQL (Structured Query Language) for querying, manipulating, and managing data within databases.
• Database Administration: Familiarity with database administration tasks such as performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and user access control.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and business users, and to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms.

Requirements

• Working knowledge (2+ years’ experience) of one or more of the following qualifications:
• Knowledge/experience with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• DevSecOps, Secure Coding practices, and the Solutions Development Framework (Docker, Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Cloud architecture, design, and development
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Change Management and Configuration Management (VersionOne, ServiceNow, etc)
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
• Required Experience Level:
• 5+ years’ experience in designing large and complex IT solutions in large organizations.
• Position requires strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with a group of high performing individuals as well as Leadership.

Educational Requirements

• A degree from an accredited College/University in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.

Additional Provisions

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident only.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)