Database Administrator

Who is Fusion Technology?

Fusion Technology is a performance-driven HUBZone Small Business concern residing in the heart of the beautiful mountainsides of West Virginia, steps away from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division's Headquarters. Founded in 2007 by an Engineer-by-trade, Fusion Technology dedicates our valuable resources to providing comprehensive IT services and solutions to mission-critical US Government programs and the Intel Community.

Position Location: Remote

Who are you?

Security-cleared Professional: A DOD Secret Clearance or a Top Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience: You have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator. Can accept experience in lieu of degree. Additional requirements for the Mid-Level Database Administrator position include:

• Database experience of working in different OS platform like Linux, RHEL and Windows
• Experience in Oracle 19C/21C database administration, support, implantation, configuration and upgrade.
• Experience in Oracle Data Guard, RMAN (Backup & Recovery), Cloning, Resource Management, OEM Grid administration and Implementation for version 19C/21C databases.
• Experience in Oracle database performance tuning using AWR/ASH/ADDM reports for troubleshooting performance issues.
• Working experience of AWS Cloud Services (Cloud Watch Cloud Trail, EC2) and Databases (ORACLE & Postgres RDS)
• Database performance tuning, database upgrades, and database patching to all COTS database products.
• Database script writing (PL/SQL), database storage management, database interfaces, external application database interfaces, and other systems database interfacing.
• Performance tuning, hardware replacement, firmware upgrades, and patching to all COTS software products, including operating systems.
• Experience in shell scripting to enhance and update daily monitoring tasks.
• Working experience of AWS Cloud Services (Cloud Watch Cloud Trail, EC2) and Databases (Oracle, Aurora & Postgres RDS)
• Strong understanding of postgres schema, user roles, access control and security model.
• Postgres script writing (PL/pgSQL) with loops, conditions and variables.

What you'll do:

• Administer and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases across Linux, RHEL, and Windows environments, ensuring reliability and availability.
• Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
• Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries, applying best practices in normalization and indexing to support application performance.
• Execute and monitor backup and recovery processes, including pg_dump, pg_basebackup, and point-in-time recovery (PITR).
• Analyze and improve database performance using explain plans and monitoring tools, resolving performance issues as they arise.
• Support AWS-based infrastructure and database services, including EC2, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and RDS (Oracle, Aurora, PostgreSQL).
• Manage PostgreSQL schemas, roles, and access controls, ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain PL/pgSQL scripts to support database functionality and automation needs.
• Perform system and software maintenance, including patching, upgrades, and coordination of hardware-related changes when required.
• Create and enhance shell scripts to automate monitoring, alerting, and routine operational tasks.

What matters to you matters to us.

Fusion Technology values its employees and works hard to ensure proper care for them and their families. We desire to compensate employees in a competitive, motivational, fair, and equitable way with other employers in the marketplace. Salary is only one component of employee compensation but an integral part of recruiting and retaining qualified employees. However, at Fusion Technology, we take a comprehensive approach and consider each employee's needs to tailor a compensation plan that provides financial security and peace of mind. Our competitive package includes a best-in-class matching 401K program, a comprehensive healthcare plan through Cigna, a competitive employer contribution to a health savings account, vision and dental plans, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and personal leave, in addition to paid certifications and training.

Fusion Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.