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LCG

Database Administrator (Mid)

LCG, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


This job opportunity is part of an RFP process; candidates are invited to submit their resumes detailing relevant experience.

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Job Title - Database Administrator (Mid)

Job Summary - The Database Administrator (Mid) will manage and maintain the company's databases of medium to high complexity, focusing on optimization, performance, and security. This position involves monitoring and resolving database performance and capacity issues, ensuring data integrity, and performing backups and recovery operations. The Database Administrator will work in collaboration with cloud architecture teams, assisting in the migration of data from on-premise systems to cloud-based platforms and ensuring alignment with NIH Cloud Services' strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain databases, optimizing configurations, performance, and access.Perform data migration from on-premise to cloud systems and between Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), ensuring minimal disruption and data integrity.Resolve database performance and capacity issues to maintain operational efficiency.Perform database backup and recovery procedures and ensure system availability.Collaborate with cloud architecture teams to align database management with NIH's Cloud Services' goals and objectives.Implement and maintain cloud security protocols, ensuring adherence to NIST, FIPS, OMB, and NIH security standards.Provide support in cloud strategy planning, data management, and cloud architecture assessments.Prepare and maintain database documentation, policies, procedures, and best practices.Contribute to the development and improvement of cloud data management and migration strategies.Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.2-4 years of experience in database administration, cloud services, and data migration.Experience with automated cloud services and GitHub integration.Familiarity with NIH's STRIDES initiatives and federal data management policies.Certifications in cloud computing or database management.Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud database services.Knowledge of cloud security protocols, including compliance with NIST and federal security guidelines.Experience in database performance tuning, recovery, backup, and cloud migration.Strong understanding of SQL and other database query languages.Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and provide input on cloud architecture and database management strategies.Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $94,275 to $147,000per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The target salary is $111,000. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at .

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