Job Posting ID: KT_187_JOB
Position: Senior Database Developer/Administrator
Clearance: US citizen able to obtain a Secret Clearance
FT/PT Status: FT
Certification: Security+, AWS Certified Database – Specialty
Location: Remote
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
Overview:
Kreative Technologies is in search of a Senior DBA with experience in both database development and AWS cloud systems. The candidate must demonstrate excellent technical skills for setting up, configuring, and maintaining secure databases, as well as leadership experience in team settings. The candidate must also possess strong written and verbal communication skills as the candidate will be required to communicate with peers, management and government personnel. The candidate will participate in a team atmosphere and must have the ability to research and solve problems. The Senior DBA will coordinate with the appropriate staff and management levels to deliver training and presentations. The candidate must have comprehensive knowledge of government policies, procedures, and regulations. The incumbent will also have demonstrated experience working in a government I.T. environment.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, deploy, secure, and work with the latest versions of AWS Aurora, MySQL, RDS, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Redshift databases and recognize potential enhancements or limitations of new software utilized within their area of expertise/tasking.
• Automate system deployments and integrations with AWS Cloud Formation and pipelines while applying the best-in-class orchestration and high availability principles to cloud assets, including databases and compute engines.
• Secure database environments according to NIST and DHA standards, including encryption of data at rest, in-transit and in-use with certificates and encryption and application of STIGs.
• Conduct training and presentations with various audiences utilizing I.T. applications and government policy and procedures.
• Ability to synthesize and evaluate information from a variety of sources, prepare documents, and provide insight to allow leadership to make timely and accurate decisions.
Education/Skills/ Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience as a database developer on software projects
• Programming in Python, Bash, PowerShell, CloudFormation
• Active Security+ certification
• Experience working with Aurora RDS technologies
• Experience working in a federal government agency environment preferred
Kreative Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. Kreative Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
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