B&A is looking for a DevOps Database Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting B&A is seeking a DevOps Database Engineer to join our team on a Federal project in Washington, DC! Responsibilities:Provide Databases administration, configuration, and maintenance services to support Postgre. SQL, and MongoDB. Best practices versus customization is preferred wh... more details
DevOps Database Engineer
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. Wed love for you to join our team!
Job Summary
B&A is looking for a DevOps Database Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting B&A is seeking a DevOps Database Engineer to join our team on a Federal project in Washington, DC!
Responsibilities:
- Provide Databases administration, configuration, and maintenance services to support PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Best practices versus customization is preferred when implementing solutions
- Provide database Security configuration and maintenance for PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, on VMs and future container configurations
- Database security is used to establish roles and limit access to data based on function.
- Securing data at rest if needed
- Provide and maintain documentation of Database configurations.
- Documentation includes description, functional and technical analysis, and detailed configuration parameters.
- Provide On-call support as needed to assist with unplanned emergency outages.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience.
Required Skills:
- Abilities, skill sets, and experience in Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL and MongoDB databases as a primary function.
- Bachelors level in IT, or Computer Science with relevant experience (6 8 years)
- Experience administering a Linux-based environment (RHEL, CentOS, CoreOS), Docker, container orchestration tools (e.g., preferably Kubernetes/GoogleAnthos/OpenShift)
- Experience working in a Hybrid cloud environment.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL 11 and higher, pgbackrest, haproxy, and pgbouncer
- Knowledge of MongoDB replication, and Administration
- Knowledge of monitoring tools such as: Oracle Enterprise Manager, Prometheus, Grafana MongoDB Ops Manager
- Agile mindset and likes to tackle complex problems and take initiative and responsibility
- Excellent communication skills.
Security Clearance
- Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
B&A affirms its long-standing commitment to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which it operates, strives to maintain a business culture that recognizes the contributions and interests of diverse cultural and social groups, and seeks to maximize employee efforts by understanding individual differences and perspectives.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer full time employees a 100% premium paid medical plan option, which includes coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability, Teladoc, and accident insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, tuition assistance, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, commuter transit benefits (SmartBenefits) for DC Metro full-time employees and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance.
These include:
- The B&A Cares program: on-staff registered counselor, 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, wellness challenges, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): engagement through guided wellness and peer recognition. Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly virtual events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenge: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, and #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&As offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
EEO is the Law
Affirmative Action Plan
As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, B&A develops and maintains annual written Affirmative Action Plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.