Database Support Manager

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Support Manager to join our team in the Chantilly, VA area.

The Database Support Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of the database environment, ensuring the reliable and efficient performance of databases across multiple geographic locations. As the manager, you will bring support to the consular consolidated database, oversee posts, passport, and consular systems. You will have a deep understanding of SQL database systems and infrastructures and a proven track record of success in managing complex database environments within a government context.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the daily operations of the database environment, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
2. Manage and develop database support teams, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
3. Ensure database performance, availability, and capacity meet defined service levels and comply with government regulations and policies.
4. Optimize database performance through tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
5. Implement and manage database security measures to protect sensitive data.
6. Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless database support.
7. Analyze database performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
8. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance database reliability and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

1. An Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) certification
2. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Security certification
3. A Foundations Level ITIL v4 certification
4. A bachelor's degree
5. A minimum of five (5) years of experience managing database administration and teams
6. Strong understanding of database technologies, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Intermediate Level ITIL v4 certification
2. Microsoft SQL Server certification
3. Experience with database projecting, planning, and design.
4. Experience with database quality control and auditing.
5. Experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and programming.

Clearance Requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen
2. A current Top-Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
2. Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
3. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
4. The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
5. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.