Overview

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

SOSi is currently seeking an experienced Senior Database Architect oversee the design, development and maintenance of database systems for our government clients in Atlanta, Georgia. You will be responsible for providing reliable and secure data storage and retrieval for various applications and services. A Database Architect works closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to understand the data requirements and business objectives, and to ensure that the database solutions meet the performance, scalability, and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties

• Design and implement database architectures, schemas, models, and standards that support the data needs of the organization.

• Develop and maintain database documentation, data dictionaries, data maps, and data flow diagrams.

• Perform database administration tasks, such as backup, recovery, security, tuning, and troubleshooting

• Monitor and analyze database performance and resource utilization and recommend improvements and optimizations.

• Research and evaluate new database technologies, tools, and best practices, and provide guidance and recommendations for adoption.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration and compatibility of database systems with other applications and services.

• Provide technical support and guidance to database users and developers.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• At least 6 years of experience in database design, development, and administration; or

• Associates +8 years of experience

• High school +10 years of experience

• Strong knowledge of database concepts, principles, and methodologies, such as relational, dimensional, and NoSQL.

• Proficient in SQL, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views.

• Experience with database modeling tools.

• Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and replication.

• Experience with cloud-based database services.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP preferred.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Active in scope DoD secret security clearance is preferred or an ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Work Environment

• Working conditions are on-site and normal for an office environment.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.