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The Work

We are seeking a Database Administrator / Architect Analyst to support the design, administration, automation, and optimization of enterprise database environments. This role combines database administration, architecture, performance tuning, and automation to help ensure reliable, secure, and scalable database operations.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration & Architecture

Install, configure, maintain, and optimize database platforms including Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redshift.
Support database provisioning, upgrades, backup and recovery processes, and disaster recovery planning.
Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues through root cause analysis.
Design and implement high-availability, scalable database solutions.
Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and packages.
Create and maintain database objects, schemas, and DDL scripts.

Automation & Scripting

Develop Python and shell scripts to automate database administration and operational tasks.
Build automation workflows for monitoring, maintenance, backups, and reporting.
Automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
Develop monitoring and alerting solutions to improve database reliability and performance.
Create reusable automation tools and scripts to increase operational efficiency.

Here’s What You Need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
1–3 years of experience in database administration, database development, or related technical roles.
Knowledge of database architecture, data modeling, and normalization principles.
Experience with SQL and database troubleshooting.
Proficiency in Python and/or shell scripting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
Familiarity with cloud-based database environments.
Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration concepts.

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizen

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$74,800—$138,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.