• 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 assigned