[Hiring] Senior Cloud Database Administrator @Navitas

Role Description

Navitas is seeking an experienced Cloud & Database Administrator that will support enterprise-wide locations and requires expertise in designing, architecting, implementing, and sustaining a highly available Google Cloud Platform (GCP) hosting environment with secure and compliant database administration.

• Administer and manage enterprise-scale computerized databases.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases across client/server environments.
• Forecast and plan long-term database requirements in coordination with other IT leaders.
• Perform database programming, performance tuning, validation checks, and security controls.
• Recommend and manage database access strategies for on-prem and cloud environments.
• Conduct quality control and auditing of databases to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Design databases with focus on performance, JCL, access methods, device allocation, documentation, and protection.
• Maintain database dictionaries, procedures, file design standards, and system integration via database design.
• Apply SQL and programming knowledge to support database development and automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot database performance issues and implement optimizing strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working with SQL-based query languages (Oracle, PL/SQL, SQL Server)
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise databases in operational/secure environments
• 5+ years supporting DoW IT hosting solutions
• Expertise with Oracle 19c+ database technologies including:
• Installation & configuration
• Performance tuning
• Backup & recovery (RMAN)
• Security & monitoring (OEM 13c)
• Virtual/cloud-based environments
• Proficiency working in Linux/Unix (RHEL8+) including scripting & system administration
• Experience with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, HA solutions
• Ability to diagnose and remediate performance issues
• Knowledge of network fundamentals, VPNs, encryption, firewalls, IP configuration
• Experience with cloud providers (GCP, Azure, AWS, OCI)
• Ability to implement automation via scripting languages
• Proficient in managing SQL Server (2016+) migrations and compatibility settings
• Experience with cloud-native database deployments and distributed replication
• Security+ or IAT II certification
• Google Cloud Certifications (at least one):
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Current DBA Certification under “Server Admin” / “DBA Admin” function
• Secret Clearance

Requirements

• Prior support of DLA or DoW agencies
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and leadership teams
• Proven ability to handle high-pressure environments and critical incidents
• Experience implementing load balancing, redundancy, and distributed data strategies

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