Booz Allen Hamilton · 13 hours ago
Aviation Database Administrator
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expBooz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Aviation Database Administrator to improve database technology supporting the nation’s airspace. The role involves managing and securing database technology, implementing performance optimization, and ensuring database security and integrity.
ConsultingCyber SecurityIT InfrastructureManagement ConsultingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Implement database tuning and performance optimization
Provide client with peace of mind as you implement policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the database
Use technology and tools to identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical database
Closely impact aviation operations by using data to manage air traffic
Focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with administration, operations and maintenance (O&M), and troubleshooting of various databases, such as PostgreSQL, Mongo, or AWS RDS, in enterprise cloud environments
5+ years of experience in database performance tuning, security, and management roles focused on daily or regularly scheduled administration, maintenance, storage, and optimization of the existing database systems
Knowledge of information security policies aligned with maintaining database security and compliance
Ability to manage SQL Server environments supporting Dev, Test, UAT, and Production platform and application instances hosted in managed infrastructure
Ability to assist application administrator's code efficient SQL statements, review the SQL statements for performance, and make recommendations for indexes, and assist with designing, implementing, and testing database changes to support business applications
Ability to maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters, implementing new releases, completing maintenance requirements, and evaluating computer operating systems if necessary
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Experience with security hardening framework standards and regulations from internet security, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5, and STIGs
Experience performing database administration tasks with performance tuning, database administration, and data maintenance
Experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) systems and processes or National Airspace System (NAS) operation
Ability to design and plan upgrade strategies, including coordination with system administrators and developers, upgrade plans, including checklist, milestones, complete checkout, and exercised fallback procedures, and perform administration and O&M tasks from the command line
Ability to implement secure access controls, patch management, and vulnerability remediations in line with STIGs and infrastructure policies
Ability to design, implement, maintain, and utilize advanced Data Query Language (DQL), Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Control Language (DCL), or Data Manipulation Language (DML) to automate tasks, enhance system functionalities, and troubleshoot issues
Benefits
Health
Life
Disability
Financial
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.03B2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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