Application and Database Specialist

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We are seeking an Application and Database Specialist to support the infrastructure and remediation contractors at the Portsmouth site (Piketon, Ohio).

The ideal candidate:

• Provides support of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products hosted in the IT infrastructure.

• Provides support for complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access.

• Works with software vendor to analyze and resolve software installation and on-going support issues of end users.

• Recommends software solutions to meet end user and IT needs.

• Supports Cyber Security compliance and audit preparation in coordination with the Cyber Security Team.

• Consults with internal departments to identify customer needs and include into project objectives.

• Creates related documentation.

• Supports recommendations and plans for software development and operations and software purchases.

• Provides support to end users in the selection, procurement, usage, and maintenance of software applications.

• Applies software updates and patches.

• Performs work according to Software Quality Assurance policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited university with emphasis in computer science, preferred AND 5years relevant experience. Additional years of experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance at a Q level.

• Experience working in a fast paced environment with competing priorities.

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills, including communicating and coordinating with other Government contractors and stakeholders

• Experience with operations and maintenance of COTS.

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server database management

Preferred Qualifications

• DOE site experience

• Active clearance

• Related industry-recognized certifications.