Remote Jr. Database Administrator- Secret Clearance

Description:

• Enterprise Horizon Consulting Group is seeking a motivated Jr. Database Administrator (DBA) to support a critical project for a government customer.
• This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow skills while working on impactful projects in a collaborative team environment.
• Responsibilities include assisting in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems such as MS SQL, Oracle, and Access under the supervision of senior DBAs.
• The role involves monitoring database performance and troubleshooting basic issues to support stability and reliability.
• The DBA will support data backup and recovery tasks, following established procedures.
• Learning and applying Department of Defense (DoD) security practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, is essential.
• The position requires helping to implement database user access controls and permissions based on defined roles.
• Assisting with database documentation efforts, including configuration records, procedures, and user guides, is part of the job.
• Collaboration with developers and other IT staff to support application development and database integration tasks is expected.
• The DBA will contribute to database testing and validation efforts using SQL and scripting tools.
• Participation in data modeling activities and assisting with updates to database structures is required.
• Staying engaged with learning new database technologies, tools, and industry best practices is encouraged.
• This is a remote position with occasional travel to Philadelphia, PA.

Requirements:

• An active DOD Secret Clearance is required for this position.
• An Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• An IAT I certification (A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, or SSCP) is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of database administration experience is required.
• The candidate must have a willingness to learn and take feedback from senior administrators.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow project guidance is necessary.

Benefits:

• The company offers full-time salaried employees competitive salaries with a range of benefits.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability are provided.
• Employees can participate in a SIMPLE IRA with Company Match.
• Federal Holidays are observed.
• Vacation and Sick Leave are offered.
• A $500 Referral Bonus is available for referring candidates who are hired.