Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ardent is seeking a Geospatial Database Administrator to join our team. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of geospatial databases, ensuring the performance, integrity, security, and availability of geospatial data systems to support DHS mission operations.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, operate, and maintain geospatial databases and data storage solutions
- Monitor database performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal system functionality
- Configure and manage geodatabases, including schema design, data models, and metadata structures
- Support data integration, ingestion, and transformation across geospatial systems
- Implement database security, access controls, and data protection measures
- Collaborate with system, software, and security teams to configure hardware and software environments
- Develop and maintain scripts and automation for database maintenance, monitoring, and optimization
- Support backup, recovery, redundancy, and disaster recovery processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, performance bottlenecks, and data inconsistencies
- Maintain documentation for database architecture, configurations, and processes
- Ensure compliance with DHS standards, data policies, and system requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience managing and maintaining geospatial or database systems
- Experience designing, implementing, and managing geodatabases
- Experience with database management systems (DBMS) and data architecture
- Experience monitoring database performance and implementing optimization strategies
- Experience with data integration, ETL processes, and data workflows
- Strong understanding of database security, access controls, and data protection
- Experience with scripting or automation for database maintenance (e.g., Python, SQL)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and stakeholders
- Experience supporting DHS or other federal government programs
- Familiarity with Esri geospatial platforms and enterprise GIS environments
- Experience working with cloud-based data storage solutions (e.g., AWS S3)
- Experience with data federation, REST services, and system integration
- Familiarity with metadata standards and geospatial data lifecycle management
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and an exceptional culture that embraces flexibility, innovation, collaboration, and career growth.
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