Top Secret Clearance Needed (Can hold SCI or poly)
Locations: McLean, VA or Tempe, AZ
25% Travel to Arizona or to Virginia starting out at once a month, then once every other month, then once a quarter.
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days at home
Core Hours
Start: 2-3 weeks
Permanent Opportunity
Mus Haves:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field OR equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree (must have 8 years of experience and a MySQL database cert if no degree).
8+ years of relevant experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry.
Experience with MySQL database administration required.
Experience setting up a MySQL Database in the past, or experience maintaining one.
Intangibles Needed:
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to cross-departmental groups or those unfamiliar with the topic.
The ability to easily build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside of your team.
An analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and come up with out-of-the-box solutions.
Proactivity in providing feedback and sharing your knowledge with others.
The ability to prioritize your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while making sure deadlines are met.
Plusses:
Relevant certification in MySQL database administration, Red Hat OS administration, MS Windows administration (i.e., CompTIA, RHCE, MSCE, F5 etc.).
Previous experience working in a telecommunications environment.