Cloud Database Administrator

Responsibilities

 

Peraton is seeking a  Cloud Database Administrator for FRBNY Cloud Application migration team. This qualified individual will migrate Oracle databases on premise to the AWS cloud.  Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. This is a remote position.

 

What you will do:

• Migrate databases from on Premise Oracle to RDS at AWS. 
• Ensure integrity of the data migrations.Perform a detailed analysis of the current Oracle 12 database and document existing schema, data types, stored procedures, triggers, and other objects.
• Identify the data to be migrated, including tables, indexes, views, and relationships.
• Gather performance, security, and compliance requirements for the new Postgres SQL 15 database.
• Define the migration and develop a migration plan.
• Review existing data migration work and reuse work as suitable
• Script Review and Development: such as:
  • Review scripts developed to convert Oracle schemas to Postgres-compatible schemas, ensuring data types and constraints are appropriately mapped.
  • Review scripts for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data from Oracle to Postgres, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  • Review scripts to convert Oracle stored procedures, functions, and triggers to Postgres equivalents and handle any Oracle-specific SQL syntax and features.
  • Review scripts to recreate indexes and constraints in Postgres and optimize indexes for performance.
• Testing and Validation:
  • Test migration scripts in a development environment to ensure they work as expected, validating schema conversion and data migration accuracy.
  • Conduct functional testing to ensure the application works correctly with the new Postgres database and test all critical application functions.
• Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general.
• Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements.
• Maintains security and integrity controls.
• May develop stored procedures and/or triggers.
• Assists Database Designers or Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and web-based databases and database systems.
• Reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 5 years working experience as a Database Administrator (DBA). Additional 4 years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Experience with data migrations to AWS RDS.
• Experience tuning SQL queries, optimizing indexing strategies, and configuring caching mechanisms to improve system performance.
• Familiar with a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance (Public Trust).

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Federal or Government contracting and consulting experience is a plus.
• Master’s degree is a plus
• AWS Database certifications.
• Minimum AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Benefits: 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way. 

 

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Apply