As the Data Reliability Specialist, the individual will ensure the accuracy, consistency, and availability of data across USSTRATCOM’s systems and processes. In this role, the Data Reliability Specialist will work with a cross-functional team, including Cyber Security Engineers and Analysts, as well as government Cyber POCs to ensure compliance to federal and local cybersecurity policies.

Pay: $110,000-$115,000

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitors data systems, identifies potential issues, and troubleshoots problems quickly to minimize downtime
• Defines and implements data quality standards, monitors data accuracy, and works with teams to resolve data-related issues
• Optimizes data pipelines for reliability, efficiency, and performance, ensuring smooth data flow from source to destination
• Sets up monitoring for data pipelines, databases, etc., and establishes alerts for anomalies
• Monitors data pipelines, identifies and resolves inconsistencies, and performs quality checks to maintain data integrity
• Develops and implements validation processes, troubleshoots data-related issues, and collaborates with data engineers and analysts to optimize system performance
• Ensures data backups, redundancy, and recovery mechanisms are in place to safeguard against loss or corruption
• Supports critical operations and decision-making processes across the enterprise
• Develops plans for data system restoration and managing backups
• Must be familiar with intrusion detection and prevention measures and practices
• Participates in data incident postmortems, diagnoses root causes, and implements solutions to prevent future occurrences
• Works closely with application, data platform, product, and data engineering teams to ensure data reliability throughout the development lifecycle
• Automates routine maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload
• Develops and implements data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and compliance
• Develops and executes tests to validate data quality and ensure adherence to business rules.
• Stays updated on the latest technologies and best practices in data reliability and implements improvements to the organization's data infrastructure
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports detailing task and responsibility status
• Drafts authorization artifacts in accordance with the customer's requirements
• Monitors and executes compliance as defined by DoD policy and guidance
• Attends and leads meetings, works in a collaborative team environment to provide network security, stability, and continuity

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Possesses a B.S. in a related field and 10+ years of database administration experience and including experience with Oracle databases
• Must possess a Security+ certification
• Proficiency in managing a diverse range of databases, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory
• Ability to translate customer requirements into a database structure
• Strong grasp of advanced database security practices
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience building and maintaining Content Management Platforms
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Synapse Analytics, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Table Storage, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Mastery of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation
• Experience with creating and formulating workflows

Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft and Fraud Protection coverage