Data Reliability Specialist

As the Data Reliability Specialist, the individual will ensure the accuracy, consistency, and availability of data across USSTRATCOMs systems and processes. In this role, the Data Reliability Specialist will work with a cross-functional team, including Cyber Security Engineers and Analysts, as well as government Cyber POCs to ensure compliance to federal and local cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitors data systems, identifies potential issues, and troubleshoots problems quickly to minimize downtime.
• Defines and implements data quality standards, monitors data accuracy, and works with teams to resolve data-related issues.
• Optimizes data pipelines for reliability, efficiency, and performance, ensuring smooth data flow from source to destination.
• Sets up monitoring for data pipelines, databases, etc., and establishes alerts for anomalies.
• Monitors data pipelines, identifies and resolves inconsistencies, and performs quality checks to maintain data integrity.
• Develops and implements validation processes, troubleshoots data-related issues, and collaborates with data engineers and analysts to optimize system performance.
• Ensures data backups, redundancy, and recovery mechanisms are in place to safeguard against loss or corruption.
• Supports critical operations and decision-making processes across the enterprise.
• Develops plans for data system restoration and managing backups.
• Must be familiar with intrusion detection and prevention measures and practices.
• Participates in data incident postmortems, diagnoses root causes, and implements solutions to prevent future occurrences.
• Works closely with application, data platform, product, and data engineering teams to ensure data reliability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Automates routine maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.
• Develops and implements data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and compliance.
• Develops and executes tests to validate data quality and ensure adherence to business rules.
• Stays updated on the latest technologies and best practices in data reliability and implements improvements to the organizations data infrastructure.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports detailing task and responsibility status.
• Drafts authorization artifacts in accordance with the customers requirements.
• Monitors and executes compliance as defined by DoD policy and guidance.
• Attends and leads meetings, works in a collaborative team environment to provide network security, stability, and continuity.
• Performs other tasks as required by OSC and the Government contracting office.

Required Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• Must have and obtain an active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Possesses a B.S. in a related field and 10+ years of database administration experience, including experience with Oracle databases.
• Must possess a DoD Cyber 8140 IAT Level 1 - A+ or CND, or Network+ Certification.
• Proficiency in managing a diverse range of databases, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into a database structure.
• Strong grasp of advanced database security practices.
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience building and maintaining Content Management Platforms.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Synapse Analytics, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Table Storage, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Mastery of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation.
• Experience with creating and formulating workflows.

Preferred Qualifications/Education and Experience:

• ITIL v4 is preferred.

OSC Edge delivers a total rewards package that we know will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Key elements of our package include a competitive base pay and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefits offerings. Here are just some of our benefits for our US based positions:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Spending
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement options and company match
• Pet Insurance
• Identify Theft and Fraud Protection coverage

About OSC Edge: Founded in 2008, what started as a small business has grown into a diverse and innovative global team owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native Regional Corporation. As a US Federal contractor, we are a dedicated IT Service Provider supporting the Departments of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD Educational Institutions, and large corporate entities. Our expertise is in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Compliance Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support, and CSfC.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled