Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is hiring a Senior Database Engineer/Administrator. This position is located at the Mark Venter and requires a Secret clearance.

We are looking for a Senior Database Engineer/Administrator with extensive experience in database design, optimization, and management to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining high-performance and high-availability database systems, with a focus on scalability, data integrity, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain complex database systems that are efficient, reliable, and scalable.
• Lead database optimization efforts by performing tuning, conducting query optimization, and implementing indexing strategies.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and upgrade of database software and related applications.
• Ensure database security by implementing industry-standard encryption and access controls.
• Develop and manage backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss and to minimize downtime in the event of a disaster.
• Analyze system performance and work collaboratively with IT and development teams to resolve complex issues and improve database operations.
• Regularly monitor databases to proactively identify and address issues related to capacity, performance, and maintenance.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the creation of standards, best practices, and procedures related to database management.
• Mentor junior database administrators and act as an escalation point for complex support issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive integration of database technologies with other enterprise applications and systems.

Qualifications

• Must possess Government Security Clearance of SECRET
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in database administration, with at least 4 years in a senior role managing enterprise databases.
• Strong expertise in SQL and experience with major RDBMS like Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Proficient in database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is highly desirable.
• Experience with database monitoring tools and ability to interpret their results for actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of database-related networking and security protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Environment:

• This position may require on-call availability and occasional overtime.
• Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities.
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Take2 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.