Remote Database Administrator

Description:

• Ardent is seeking a Database Administrator to join their team in a remote position.
• This role is part of a client-contractor team performing cloud-hosting operations and maintenance, as well as agile software development for a federal agency focused on improving post-disaster survivor outcomes.
• The Database Administrator will provide daily monitoring and optimization of geospatial databases.
• The role involves close collaboration with the Sys Admin, ArcGIS Server Admin, Security Admin, and a team of GIS & App Developers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Responsibilities include making recommendations for database improvements, assisting with database design, development, and solution engineering for new enhancements.
• The ideal candidate should be highly collaborative, detail-oriented, a creative problem-solver, and an effective communicator in team settings.
• Full-time support is required, with responsibilities including SQL Server administration and working with various stakeholders to determine application requirements and specifications.
• The DBA will maintain database security, stored procedures, ensure performance, and resolve problems independently.
• Coordination with GIS Developers is necessary to implement and monitor GIS databases.
• The role includes managing the design and development of GIS databases and ensuring system capacity for current and future requirements.
• The DBA will assist with optimized design and development of GIS applications and multi-layered maps, design and implement data conversion procedures, and perform software and database quality control.
• The DBA will tune the enterprise geo database for ESRI Web mapping applications and work with end users to implement data standards and quality assurance standards.
• Documentation of methodologies used in database management and reporting is also required.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Candidates must have 6-9 years of experience in database administration and development, specifically with GIS experience.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing geospatial systems is necessary.
• Candidates should have extensive experience with spatial databases and data modeling.
• Strong knowledge of GIS, particularly ESRI technologies and architectures, is essential.
• Experience in GIS concepts and relational database administration, including Microsoft SQL Server, is required.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in cloud database administration, especially related to Amazon Web Services, is necessary.
• Extensive experience with ESRI software and tools, preferably ArcGIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS, is mandatory.
• Candidates must be able to communicate technical information to non-technical users, both orally and in writing.
• Experience in administering cloud-based database environments is required.
• Proficiency in T-SQL and coding of software and processing digital databases, as well as using GIS programming languages such as Python and HTML, is necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include ESRI Certification and AWS Cloud Certification (Cloud Certified Practitioner - Foundational).
• All candidates must be willing to undergo a government-issued background investigation process.

Benefits:

• Ardent offers highly competitive benefits to its employees.
• Professional development opportunities are available to support career growth.
• The company embraces a culture of flexibility, innovation, and collaboration.
• Employees are provided with a rewarding environment that respects their skills and experience.
• Ardent is committed to the well-being and personal goals of its employees, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance.