Kansas Staffing
Senior Database Administrator - SAT/SUN OFF DAYS
Kansas Staffing, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652
Database Administrator
GovCIO is currently hiring for multiple Database Administrator(s) to support our customer, USPS' Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group. The NCT is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure. This position is located in various areas within the United States and will be a full remote position. Responsibilities: Perform complex functional activities in support of Oracle RDBMS products and services, including upgrade, installation, and maintenance in a complex Oracle RDBMS production environment. Diagnose and resolve complex problems in an Oracle RDBMS environment. Have a strong working knowledge, experience, and ability with UNIX and/or Microsoft Windows operating systems as well as other database technologies such as Postgres, NoSQL, SQL, and Cassandra DB. Provide day-to-day incident and deployment support of multiple database technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres. Manage incident response via the USPS ServiceNow application in accordance with the published USPS Change Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed server, database, and middleware environment. Develop growth plans to ensure the hosting environment can support the projected growth of the application environment. Develop and implement procedures that support proactive problem detection and avoidance, including disaster recovery planning and implementation. Work with Program Manager, Project Managers, Engineering staff, USPS staff and vendors to manage projects, drive outcomes, and lead teams. Analyze and resolve complex hardware and software problems. Assist USPS development community to perform tests and implement software, adds, and changes. Develop and implement operational management process and procedures. Track inventory and complete and provide documentation required for deploying servers. Use alert monitoring tools chosen by USPS Management. Use systems management and software distribution tools chosen by USPS Management. Use security management systems and facilitate backups and restores of data and application code. Escalate unusual or unexpected findings to USPS. Provide reports to users and managers of systems status on an as requested basis. Provide weekly status reports and maintain hours worked on projects. Use change and case management procedures as required. Provide action plan for resolution of any/all faults detected. Perform isolation testing of problem equipment and/or software. Provide documentation of all solutions to problems and document all application guidelines and issues. Provide reports to USPS Management to share solutions found. Provide and implement escalation process and/or procedures. Follow the appropriate quality assurance program chosen by USPS Management. Provide on-site system or application support for deployment/installation as required. Interact with all USPS functional groups to accomplish objectives. Create and edit computer-based documentation and trouble ticket systems to document equipment configurations, track changes and problems, and compile performance data. Perform assistance, training, and information sharing to users and other administrators. Maintain leadership qualities and attitude in keeping with the standards of the USPS. Shift work hours: Candidate must be open to shift work or specify which shift is highly preferred. Group 1 covering 3 shifts with SAT/SUN off days: 1st shift: 7AM-3:30PM 2nd shift: 3:00PM-11:30PM 3rd shift: 11:00PM -7:30AM Qualifications: Bachelor's with 20+ years (or commensurate experience) Required skills and experience: Able to diagnose and resolve complex problems in an Oracle RDBMS environment Strong working knowledge, experience, and ability with technologies such as UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems as well as other database technologies such as Postgres, NoSQL, SQL, and Cassandra DB. Clearance required: Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain and maintain US Postal Service Public Trust Preferred skills and experience: Prior United States Postal Service (USPS) experience or active USPS Public Trust Experience with middle tier technologies including web and application servers, containers and container management technologies, messaging technologies, cloud platform and services, automation tools, scripting languages, and monitoring tools. Hands on experience with Apache Tomcat, Wildly, Oracle Fusion Middle Tier (OFM), IBM WebSphere, Apache HTTP, Kubernetes, Docker and other types of containers, IBM MQ, Kafka, Zookeeper, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat 3scale Ansible, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Linux shell scripting, Microsoft PowerShell, JYTHON, AppDynamics, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Neustar, and Splunk. Company Overview: GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? What You Can Expect: Interview & Hiring Process: Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team. Camera must be on. A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview. Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening. Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education. Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application. Employee Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate Discounts Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content Training, Education and Certification Assistance Referral Bonus Program Internal Mobility Program Pet Insurance Flexible Work Environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range: USD $124,540.00 - USD $151,286.99/Yr.
GovCIO is currently hiring for multiple Database Administrator(s) to support our customer, USPS' Network and Compute Technology (NCT) group. The NCT is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and support of the USPS network and compute technology infrastructure. This position is located in various areas within the United States and will be a full remote position. Responsibilities: Perform complex functional activities in support of Oracle RDBMS products and services, including upgrade, installation, and maintenance in a complex Oracle RDBMS production environment. Diagnose and resolve complex problems in an Oracle RDBMS environment. Have a strong working knowledge, experience, and ability with UNIX and/or Microsoft Windows operating systems as well as other database technologies such as Postgres, NoSQL, SQL, and Cassandra DB. Provide day-to-day incident and deployment support of multiple database technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres. Manage incident response via the USPS ServiceNow application in accordance with the published USPS Change Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Perform a technical leadership role in incident response, maintenance, documentation, and support of a large, complex, distributed server, database, and middleware environment. Develop growth plans to ensure the hosting environment can support the projected growth of the application environment. Develop and implement procedures that support proactive problem detection and avoidance, including disaster recovery planning and implementation. Work with Program Manager, Project Managers, Engineering staff, USPS staff and vendors to manage projects, drive outcomes, and lead teams. Analyze and resolve complex hardware and software problems. Assist USPS development community to perform tests and implement software, adds, and changes. Develop and implement operational management process and procedures. Track inventory and complete and provide documentation required for deploying servers. Use alert monitoring tools chosen by USPS Management. Use systems management and software distribution tools chosen by USPS Management. Use security management systems and facilitate backups and restores of data and application code. Escalate unusual or unexpected findings to USPS. Provide reports to users and managers of systems status on an as requested basis. Provide weekly status reports and maintain hours worked on projects. Use change and case management procedures as required. Provide action plan for resolution of any/all faults detected. Perform isolation testing of problem equipment and/or software. Provide documentation of all solutions to problems and document all application guidelines and issues. Provide reports to USPS Management to share solutions found. Provide and implement escalation process and/or procedures. Follow the appropriate quality assurance program chosen by USPS Management. Provide on-site system or application support for deployment/installation as required. Interact with all USPS functional groups to accomplish objectives. Create and edit computer-based documentation and trouble ticket systems to document equipment configurations, track changes and problems, and compile performance data. Perform assistance, training, and information sharing to users and other administrators. Maintain leadership qualities and attitude in keeping with the standards of the USPS. Shift work hours: Candidate must be open to shift work or specify which shift is highly preferred. Group 1 covering 3 shifts with SAT/SUN off days: 1st shift: 7AM-3:30PM 2nd shift: 3:00PM-11:30PM 3rd shift: 11:00PM -7:30AM Qualifications: Bachelor's with 20+ years (or commensurate experience) Required skills and experience: Able to diagnose and resolve complex problems in an Oracle RDBMS environment Strong working knowledge, experience, and ability with technologies such as UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems as well as other database technologies such as Postgres, NoSQL, SQL, and Cassandra DB. Clearance required: Candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to obtain and maintain US Postal Service Public Trust Preferred skills and experience: Prior United States Postal Service (USPS) experience or active USPS Public Trust Experience with middle tier technologies including web and application servers, containers and container management technologies, messaging technologies, cloud platform and services, automation tools, scripting languages, and monitoring tools. Hands on experience with Apache Tomcat, Wildly, Oracle Fusion Middle Tier (OFM), IBM WebSphere, Apache HTTP, Kubernetes, Docker and other types of containers, IBM MQ, Kafka, Zookeeper, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat 3scale Ansible, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Linux shell scripting, Microsoft PowerShell, JYTHON, AppDynamics, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Neustar, and Splunk. Company Overview: GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? What You Can Expect: Interview & Hiring Process: Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team. Camera must be on. A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview. Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening. Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education. Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application. Employee Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate Discounts Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content Training, Education and Certification Assistance Referral Bonus Program Internal Mobility Program Pet Insurance Flexible Work Environment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range: USD $124,540.00 - USD $151,286.99/Yr.