DB2 Database Administrator

Principal Database AdministratorPrincipal Database Administrator Location: State College, PA Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don't just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match. U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.Job Description: ITEC is seeking a Principal Database Administrator. You will have the opportunity to directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies you are passionate about. In this position you would be familiar with creating, updating, and managing databases and the code that interacts with them.Job Responsibilities:Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well.Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.Required Skills:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Administration experience.Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions including Oracle Exadata and Oracle Intelligent Advisor (OIA).Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to implement, and modify backend databases.Experience using Linux command line to perform database administration activities.Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues.Experience troubleshooting performance issues.Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements.Experience with automating routine tasks.Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of start.Desired Skills:Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases.Experience with AWS.Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB.Experience with Spatial databases.Coding experience (SQL, Python, Java) is helpful.