Junior Database Analyst

Location 

Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Montgomery, AL
 

 Job Summary 

The Junior Database Administrator
will support the operation and maintenance of enterprise-level Air Force aircraft communications, equipment maintenance, and training simulation systems. The applicant will maintain
the integrity, security, and availability and ensure the highest level of system performance for multiple databases to include locally hosted, cloud-hosted, and cloud-based versions. 

 Responsibilities 

• Maintains the integrity, security, and availability of multiple databases including performing disaster recovery, performance analysis and tuning, index maintenance, and data monitoring 

• Develops
  data migration plans to transition databases into cloud-based environments 

• Develops
  full life-cycle management plans for cloud-based databases 

• Performs database migration activities to include base-line data assessments, data replication and migration,
  data and data structure testing  

• Prepares detailed reports
  and other documentation on database status and technical support
  and migration efforts 

• Creates risk migration plans
  for database management and migration efforts 

• Reviews technical change proposals to determine
  effects on integrity and security of database 

• Participates in technical interchange meetings, design sessions, and unit testing efforts 

• Helps foster a collaborative, team-based environment, sharing standard methodologies, and building positive relationships 

 Required Abilities/Experience 

• 3+ years related database administration
  experience including migrating, managing, and maintaining cloud-based databases
  on Azure and AWS platforms 

• 3+ years SQL experience 

• 2+ years Azure SQL and Oracle SQL experience 

• Experience coding and scripting 

• Self-driven with the ability to manage workload without direct supervision  

• Ability to anticipate potential problems and act to minimize their impact  

 Desired Abilities/Experience 

• Familiarity with
  agile development methodologies, tools,
  and processes in an operational environment 

• Experience executing within a customer-centric environment 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

 Minimum Education 

• HS diploma with 9 years’ IT experience
   

• Associates with 7 years’ IT experience
   

• Bachelors with 5 years’ IT experience 

 Job
Stipulations 

• Must obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance  

• Must maintain DOD 8570 required certification, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent  

• Must be able to work onsite as needed at government or contractor facility locations  

 Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer