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Position Title: Senior ORACLE & MS SQL Database Administrator (KEY) Position Type: Onsite Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance: TS/SCI Waypoint's customer is seeking a Senior Oracle and MS SQL Database Engineer - lead and guide all design and upgrade efforts encompassing the Oracle and MS SQL Database environments across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology (IT) program. Responsibilities: • Ensure Oracle and MS SQL Databases are operating efficiently and effectively • Serve as an expert related to MS SQL Server internal database and to Azure SQL Database • Support database migrations and consolidations (ad-hoc and scheduled) • Oversee database replication, which may include the setup for new replication activities • Develop Service Design Packages and maintain SOPs for all Oracle and MS SQL database systems • Responsible for assuring compliance with all regulations, upgrades, and optimal performance of Oracle and MS SQL Databases, and support future planning efforts • Configure environments for and in support of all Oracle and MS SQL database related aspects of user acceptance testing, functional acceptance testing, system-level testing, database security testing, installation/migration testing, configuration/compatibility testing, and performance, load, and stress testing, as well as support of systems assurance tasks. • Work on Agile teams and follow Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM • Resolve SQL Server issues related to TSQL programming, data integrity/corruption, backup/restore, setup/upgrade and add/remove components, Database mirroring, Cluster failover analysis, hangs or unresponsive servers, SQL Server administration tools, auditing issues, database maintenance plans and exceptions • Work independently, partner effective cross-groups, and manage multiple priorities and deliverables concurrently in a fast-paced environment • Understanding in Networking and TCP/IP protocols • Participate in virtualization, networking, and MS Project developments Requirements: • Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. • Minimum of 10+ years of Database Administration (DBA) experience • Minimum of 8+ years database design including: capacity planning, configuration, migration, performance monitoring, tuning, security, data recovery and troubleshooting • Oracle DB certification; Version 12 or above • Current ITIL Foundations certification • Must have intermediate to advanced experience with SQL, with demonstrated exposure to at least two of the following versions of SQL Server (2022, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2012, or 2008) • Experience with web APIs, IIS, and/or REST services Desired: • Oracle Certified Master certification is desired • Strong coding and/or SQL scripting skills • IAT Level III certification

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