Database Administrator

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Job description

Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Senior Level Database Administrator to assist in leading the Foundation GEOINT Standards (FGS) database management and FGS-DPS Cloud buildout. Responsibilities include database migration, edits, report generations and database administration, API integration with the user interface (UI) development.

Duties include:

Assist in leading the Source Foundation GEOINT (SF) Standards Team in the role of building, maintaining useable database environment and structure to support the enhancement and maintenance of cloud based applications.

Assist the customer in defining and shaping the FGS cloud based, DevOps strategic visio and buildout of SF symbology data-driven online presence using Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) DevOps technologies.

Strong team player, self-starter, comfortable working in a complex/multifaceted development environment

Attend and contribute to the Defense Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG) technical meeting, an international Symbology Standards forum.

Ability to work independently and as a team leader under tight deadlines managing priorities

Ensure connectivity between application programing interface (APIs) both internal and external

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-contractor / government organization

Ability to work with international partners, travelling to meet face-to-face when necessary but also able to work well via email and teleconference

Provide expertise to interpret and implement customer data requirements

Maintain and track an Agile schedule in an appropriate project management capability (Redmine, JIRA, etc.)

Qualifications:
Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher IT, Computer Science or relevant field plus 6 +years' experience to include 2+ years of Database Administration, System Engineering, System Integration, and/or Web Development experience, or 12 years of experience as a Database Administrator in lieu of degree.

12 + years of experience in related field, with 3 year of recent NGA/IC experience

Proficient in Linux, MySQL/PostGRES/ Relational Database, PHP/Python (LAMP)

Experience with HTML5, JavaScript, SQL

TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly.

Desired:

Experience and knowledge of the NGA/DGIWG Data Product Specifications

Understanding of the Global, Regional, Local and Urban/Specialized (GRLS) topographic data stores

Experience with cloud-based or DevOps environment and/or open source capabilitie (GitLab, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Jenkins, AWS (Amazon Web Service) technologies, etc.)

Familiarity with Cloud Services (Platform as a Service, Database as a Service, etc.)

Knowledge of the NSG, preferably experience providing systems engineering to high
visibility NSG segments

Peraton Overview:
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range:
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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