Offer summary

Qualifications:

Relevant experience with database installations, configurations, and upgrades., Proficiency in administering MongoDB and NoSQL platforms., Strong UNIX background and troubleshooting skills., CompTIA Security+ certification and active security clearance preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Install, configure, and administer MongoDB and other database platforms.

Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs and perform database backups and recoveries.

Monitor daily database operations, perform troubleshooting, and maintain database health.

Support database migration to cloud environments and perform related tasks.

Job description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking Database Administrator (MongoDB/NoSQL) in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100k-$135k -depending on experience.
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office (see on-site requirements below)

**On-site Requirements: Hybrid. Candidates are required to work onsite at Patuxent River 1-2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD

Essential Functions:

Install, configure, upgrade, and administer databases including MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL and/or NoSQL platforms.
Ensure compliance to database DoD STIGs.
Configure database backups in accordance with customer requirements.
Perform database recoveries as required.
Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Experience performing database installations, configurations, and upgrades required.
Experience performing database administration tasking with MongoDB required.
Strong UNIX background required.
CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
AS/AA degree and 3 years relevant experience OR HS Diploma and 5 years relevant experience required.

Desired:

Additional experience administering MariaDB, MySQL or NoSQL platforms desired.
Experience with migrating existing databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:

AS/AA degree and 3 years relevant experience OR HS Diploma and 5 years relevant experience.

Benefits