+ Install, configure, operate, and maintain database systems across the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) enterprise network

+ Research and apply best business practices for the design and administration of databases

+ Support creation and maintenance of standard database policies, operating procedures and overall documentation

+ Implement database performance monitoring, fine tuning and optimize database systems

+ Support development and implementation of database backup and disaster recovery strategies

+ Conduct database capacity and availability audits

+ Participate in IT and business projects to define database system requirements and recommend technology solutions

+ Research, benchmark, document and introduce new database technologies and features into application life cycle

+ Collaborate with the application developers, business owners and architects in design and implementations

+ Other duties as assign...