Database Administrator - Sme

TextCGI Federal is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team to ensure a successful delivery of a critical project for federal client. The DBA will be responsible for designing, testing, planning, implementing, protecting, operating, managing, and maintaining our system's databases.
Future duties and responsibilities
•Create, tune, implement and upgrade DBMS installations
•Monitor database operations and system performance metrics to identify potential risks/issues
•Respond to performance and outage alerts
•Ensure database backup and recovery jobs are in place
•Manage database user access and security
•Ensure database access controls support protecting the data
•Optimize application SQL queries and database for faster performance and high availability
•Write and deploy SQL DML and DDL script to support application patches and deployments.
•Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements
•Collate, prepare, and present statistical information for internal and external use
•Support application and database deployment for application modules
•Provide database guidance and support to project team
• Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning
•Work in conjunction with the data architect and application development teams to design, develop and review data model changes
•Review and maintain database changes using Liquibase
•Assist with SQL development to generate ad-hoc reports from database as needed
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
•Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related information technology field
•10 + years of experience in administering, managing and tuning databases
•5+ years of experience with Postgres DBMS
•3+ years of experience with managing RDS in AWS and/or Aurora
•7+ years of experience with data modeling
•5+ years of experience with Postgres Stored Procedures, Triggers Development
•5+ years of hands on experience with Liquibase Experience
•3+ years of AWS Experience
•7+ years of experience writing in SQL
•Experience as a database developer to assist development teams
•Experience with implementing and using Liquibase to manage database changes
•Good understanding of data and schema standards and concepts
•Good understanding of database design, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance
•Experience working in an Agile environment
OPTIONAL: Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required
• Experience with at least one other relational database including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle
• Prior experience with scripting (Python, JavaScript, Shell (Linux or Windows))
• ETL experience using a data integration tool like Informatica, or Talend preferred
• Jasper Reporting experience
Due to the nature of the government contracts this position requires US eligibility (USC and GC holders).
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to: skill set level, experience and training, and licensure and certifications. CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is between $120,000-$140,000
CGI Federal anticipates accepting applications for this position through 4/30/2024.
At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive insurance options
Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
Paid parental leave
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Member assistance and wellness programs
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