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Parsons Corporation Database Administrator in Centreville, Virginia
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Job Description:
Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best, we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.
Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game-changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you a highly skilled Database Administrator capable of working independently and looking to broaden your skill set? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major National security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.
The successful candidate will support the Joint Task Force – Space Defense Commercial Operations (JCO) cell in their quest to find and integrate best of breed commercial space domain awareness capabilities and build stronger relationships with our coalition partners. As part of the Defense Readiness Agile Gaming Online Network (DRAGON) Army, you will help develop and support a sandbox environment for these capabilities to enable rapid integration and evaluation of these capabilities.
Our team is looking for a dynamic individual to support an exciting role on this team consisting of part time database administration support and occasional support doing software development. As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining current databases, reviewing future database requirement needs, and designing and implementing database enhancements in accordance with the end user’s needs. You will have the opportunity to support the development and evaluation of cutting-edge systems which are changing how the Space community is doing business.
The qualified candidate must have strong communication and troubleshooting skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is 60% remote and 40% on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent; additional experience, applicable training, and/or certifications may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer
Hands-on experience with scalable enterprise database applications
Minimum of 1 year of experience with PostgreSQL
Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL
Proven customer service, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize efficiency
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment, taking the initiative to learn new tools and concepts quickly, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
High level of self-motivation, ability to define, manage, and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Must be a US citizen due to DoD contract requirements
Ability to achieve DoD 8570 Certification (e.g. Security+, CISSP etc.
Desired Skills:
Some experience as either a Back End Developer, and/or Front-End Developer
Back End Dev: Python, RUST, and/or Java
Front End Dev: JavaScript, and/or Typescript
Able to obtain Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
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Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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