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Pyramid Systems, Inc. is hiring a Senior Database Administrator. The role involves managing and optimizing critical database systems with a focus on MS SQL Server and data warehousing, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. The position requires leading database design, conducting capacity planning, and collaborating with development and business teams to address data needs.

Highlights

Administer and maintain MS SQL Server database systems to ensure high availability and performance.
Lead database design and implementation projects from start to deployment.
Manage capacity planning, installation, configuration, data migration, backup, and recovery processes.
Perform continuous performance monitoring and troubleshoot database issues proactively.
Implement and oversee database security protocols.
Collaborate with development and business teams to fulfill data requirements.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or related field.
Extensive experience with MS SQL Server and data warehousing necessary.
Certified Database Administrator certification or similar is a plus.
Only U.S. Citizens eligible; must obtain and maintain Public Trust security clearance.
Salary range is approximately $129,818 to $194,727 annually; includes competitive benefits and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Senior Database Administrator Full Description

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize our critical database systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration, with a strong focus on MS SQL Server and data warehousing. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our databases.

Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain database systems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
Lead database design and implementation projects, from conceptualization to deployment.
Conduct capacity planning and manage the installation and configuration of new databases.
Oversee data migration, backup, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and security.
Perform continuous performance monitoring and troubleshooting to proactively resolve issues.
Implement and manage database security protocols.
Collaborate with development and business teams to support their data needs.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a similar computer-related discipline.
Experience: Significant experience as a database administrator, including substantial experience working with data warehouses.
Technical Skills: Intensive and progressive experience with MS SQL Server. This includes expertise in:
Database design and implementation.
Capacity planning, installation, and configuration.
Data migration, backup, and data recovery.
Performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Security administration.
Certifications: Possession of a Certified Database Administrator certificate or similar certification is a plus.

Citizenship and Security Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, only U.S. Citizens will be considered for this position. The successful candidate must be able to pass a background investigation and successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance as a condition of employment. Target Pay Range: The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at Pyramid Systems that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities. Pyramid Min: USD $129,818.00/Yr. Pyramid Max: USD $194,727.00/Yr. Why Pyramid?: Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award-winning, technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward-thinking innovations, accelerate production-ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. Voted a Top Workplace, both regionally (Washington, DC) and Nationally (USA) the past 2 years (2023 and 2024) based on the feedback from our employees, we are headquartered in Fairfax, VA. and have a growing national footprint. We value and promote our Flexible Workplace approach because of the positive impacts it has on work-life integration. We remain committed to ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, performance and results are recognized and rewarded, development and advancement is a focus, and diversity, equity and inclusion is a company priority. We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance-based rewards program, and we know how to have fun! Our people and culture have endured and delivered for our clients for nearly three decades. EEO Statement: Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Administer and maintain database systems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
Lead database design and implementation projects, from conceptualization to deployment.
Conduct capacity planning and manage the installation and configuration of new databases.
Oversee data migration, backup, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and security.
Perform continuous performance monitoring and troubleshooting to proactively resolve issues.
Implement and manage database security protocols.
Collaborate with development and business teams to support their data needs.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a similar computer-related discipline.
Experience: Significant experience as a database administrator, including substantial experience working with data warehouses.
Technical Skills: Intensive and progressive experience with MS SQL Server. This includes expertise in:
Database design and implementation.
Capacity planning, installation, and configuration.
Data migration, backup, and data recovery.
Performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
Security administration.
Certifications: Possession of a Certified Database Administrator certificate or similar certification is a plus.

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