Database Administrator at CGI Group, Inc.
Charleston, SC
About the Job
Database Administrator
Position Description
We are seeking a Database Administrator who is passionate about solving challenging client problems with emerging technology solutions
As a CGI Database Administrator, you will be joining the International Affairs (IAF) group to support the mission of U.S
security, economic well-being, and world-wide relations
Working with various clients in the US federal space, IAF supports missions that foster national security, foreign relations and resilient democratic societies
Since 1976, CGI has partnered with the U.S
federal government to support a wide variety of organizations and unique missions building solutions that support clients around the world.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Scheduled night/weekend on-call work needed for configurations and troubleshooting during outage windows.
• Install and configure Oracle Enterprise Edition 19c and higher, as released
• Create new databases, adhering to naming conventions and established standards
• Maintain database baseline configuration documentation, including security controls, profiles, role, etc.
• Monitor databases for performance issues and notify application administrators in the event of degradation or unavailability
• Tune database parameters and SQL as needed using Oracle tools, profiles, indexes, etc
• Provision database users with approved access requests
• Monitor both logical and physical replication to reporting and standby databases
• Verify backups and regularly test restore capability
• Respond to audit requests for database documentation and configuration
• Monitor security posture of the database and recommend changes to resolve issues/vulnerabilities
• Perform data exports and imports as needed to support database users (application administrators)
• Create/maintain shell scripts to support the tasks above and/or automate administrative tasks
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with our client, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
• 4-year degree in Computer Science or a similar field
• 8-10 years IT Industry Experience
• 8+ years in managing Oracle Databases including licensing, right-sizing, etc.
• Experience with Linux
• Desire and ability to work within a team environment of DevOps Engineers, Developers and DBAs
• Willingness and desire to share knowledge and help teammates
• Experience migrating Oracle databases to a Cloud environment, such as AWS or Azure
• Experience migrating Oracle databases from Windows to Linux
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role
The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications
To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S
is $60,300.00 - $146,800.00.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
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Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging
Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life
That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value
You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last
You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S
Employment Compliance mailbox at
You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested
Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you
Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job
Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S
are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation
Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held
Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check
CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
Position Description
We are seeking a Database Administrator who is passionate about solving challenging client problems with emerging technology solutions
As a CGI Database Administrator, you will be joining the International Affairs (IAF) group to support the mission of U.S
security, economic well-being, and world-wide relations
Working with various clients in the US federal space, IAF supports missions that foster national security, foreign relations and resilient democratic societies
Since 1976, CGI has partnered with the U.S
federal government to support a wide variety of organizations and unique missions building solutions that support clients around the world.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Scheduled night/weekend on-call work needed for configurations and troubleshooting during outage windows.
• Install and configure Oracle Enterprise Edition 19c and higher, as released
• Create new databases, adhering to naming conventions and established standards
• Maintain database baseline configuration documentation, including security controls, profiles, role, etc.
• Monitor databases for performance issues and notify application administrators in the event of degradation or unavailability
• Tune database parameters and SQL as needed using Oracle tools, profiles, indexes, etc
• Provision database users with approved access requests
• Monitor both logical and physical replication to reporting and standby databases
• Verify backups and regularly test restore capability
• Respond to audit requests for database documentation and configuration
• Monitor security posture of the database and recommend changes to resolve issues/vulnerabilities
• Perform data exports and imports as needed to support database users (application administrators)
• Create/maintain shell scripts to support the tasks above and/or automate administrative tasks
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
An interim Secret clearance is required to begin working onsite with our client, and a Secret clearance must be maintained throughout the project duration
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
• 4-year degree in Computer Science or a similar field
• 8-10 years IT Industry Experience
• 8+ years in managing Oracle Databases including licensing, right-sizing, etc.
• Experience with Linux
• Desire and ability to work within a team environment of DevOps Engineers, Developers and DBAs
• Willingness and desire to share knowledge and help teammates
• Experience migrating Oracle databases to a Cloud environment, such as AWS or Azure
• Experience migrating Oracle databases from Windows to Linux
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role
The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications
To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S
is $60,300.00 - $146,800.00.
At CGI we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.
CGI's benefits include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs
Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.
#CGIFederalJob
#LI-KK4
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging
Here, you'll reach your full potential because...
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life
That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees
We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value
You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last
You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S
Employment Compliance mailbox at
US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com
You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested
Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you
Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job
Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.
We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.
All CGI offers of employment in the U.S
are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation
Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held
Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check
CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.
CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.
