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Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer to work for our company.
Position Summary:
Responsible for effective provisioning, operation, installation/configuration and maintenance of systems hardware/software/related infrastructure. Provide technical support, guidance and hands-on delivery in the planning, implementation and ongoing operation of databases. The Systems Engineer shall participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensure that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values and regulatory requirements. The Systems Engineer shall document specifications, project plans, configurations, test plans and results. Depicts complex ideas, issues and designs to varied audiences; communicates project objectives, scope and status to project teams.
Requirements:
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Must have a DoD Approved 8140/8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level II.
- Must have (one of the following) Computing Environment (CE) certifications: Oracle OCP DB (version 19 or higher); MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA; OCP SA; OCI Foundations 2020; or MS: Azure DBAA or higher.
- Five (5) years of overall professional experience in the engineering field.
- Five (5) years’ experience in Oracle and/or SQL Server database administration and analysis support.
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience working with DoD or Federal IT systems.
- Experience with current/recent versions of Windows Server operating systems.
- Hands on experience utilizing SQL Server 2016 and above.
- Develop and optimize SQL server databases on Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS) platform Implement and manage SQL database solutions with built-in high availability, scalability and security features offered by Azure Platform as a Service (PAAS).
- Proficient in designing, implementing and managing SQL Server databases on Azure Managed Instances.
- Experience in AWS Database administration including provisioning, configuring, and optimizing databases ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
- Expertise in T-SQL programming, including proficient writing, debugging and optimizing complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions to support application requirements and enhance database performance.
- Demonstrated ability in Database performance tuning, utilizing advanced techniques such as query optimization, index management, partitioning, and resource utilization analysis to optimize database performance and ensure scalability, responsiveness, and efficiency.
- Experience in setting up and configuring SQL backup and recovery operations.
- Conduct thorough systems analysis to assess database requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and recommend strategic solutions to enhance data management processes, system performance and overall efficiency.
- Proficient in creating comprehensive system documentation including database schemas, data dictionaries, entity-relationship diagrams, and process flows to facilitate clear communication promote knowledge sharing, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of database structures and processes.
- Experience creating and using PowerShell scripts for server management and data acquisition.
- Experience with SQL High Availability solutions and technologies for ensuring database availability, failover, and data protection.
- Experienced in configuring, managing, and maintaining Fail Over Cluster Instances to ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Proficient in utilizing DBCC Commands for database consistency checks, index maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Proficient in configuring and managing SQL Server Trace and Monitoring tools such as SQL Server Profiler, Extended Events, and Dynamic Management Views.
- Skilled in conducting thorough Root Cause Analysis of database issues and performance bottlenecks, utilizing diagnostic tools, query execution plans, and system logs to identify underlying problems and implement effective solutions.
- Proficient in Data Modeling techniques including conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, utilizing tools such as SQL Server Data Tools.
- Experienced in implementing Database encryption solutions such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Always Encrypted, or column-level encryption to safeguard sensitive data at rest and in transit.
- Proficient in configuring and managing SQL Server Database Mail to enable automated email notifications, alerts, and reports, ensuring effective communication and timely response to database events, errors, and performance issues.
- Requires experience serving in the following roles: (Database Architect, Replication Expert, Database Encryption Expert, LDAP/Certificate Authentication Expert, Disaster Recovery/COOP expert, Database Security Expert, or High Availability Expert).
- Expert knowledge and practical experience within DoD IT database management technology stacks, responsible for planning and implementing databases and/or Application Server implementations. Engineer must have demonstrated experience in planning, implementing and negotiating large sized technology projects in support of business initiatives. Experienced in initiating, planning, mentoring, executing, controlling, and delivery of working projects.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.
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