Job Description
When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles!
Cambridge International Systems, Inc., has a full-time Database Administrator opportunity based in Lexington, KY. Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD Secret security clearance. This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected start date of April 1 st , 2025.
ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES - Implements and optimizes the computerized database systems that support the Mission's ability to function.
- Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases.
- Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
- Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
- Maintains security and integrity controls.
- Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization. May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
- Administers a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
- Develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands.
- Oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites.
Required QUALIFICATIONS - Works closely with the Management Information Systems (MIS) team and outside users, providing expert-level database administration services and leveraging specialized knowledge to enhance accuracy and drive results.
- Analyzes, designs, implements, and maintains database systems for property and maintenance management and diverse range of companies.
- Performs database performance tuning, capacity planning, security management, data accuracy assurance, and data recovery.
- Provides after-hours support for database break/fix sustainment to ensure databases are always operational outside of scheduled outages.
- Ensures all hardware and software planned maintenance actions planned as part of a scheduled maintenance are completed within the allotted time.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of professional software development, computer engineering, or systems administration experience.
- DOD 8570-01M certification, IAT Level II or better (e.g. Security+ CE).
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS - Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
- Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
- May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
BENEFITS AND PERKS Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below:
- Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
- 401(k) matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off and holidays
- Generous tuition & training assistance program
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonuses
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tickets at Work
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