1846 - SQL Server Database Administrator - Hybrid - Active Top Secret Required - Bonus Eligible

About the role

Seeking a highly motivated and driven SQL Server Database Administrator to work Onsite 2-3 days per week supporting enterprise IT for our War-fighter customer.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.
• Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance with DoD STIGs.
• Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
• Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
• Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
• Configure and recover database backups.
• Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
• Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
• Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premises databases and schemas to cloud environments:
  • Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
  • Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
• Adherent to cloud migration schedules.
• Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
• Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.

Requirements

• 7+ years of systems-level experience in 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler.
• Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell).

Desired Experience

• Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG.
• Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments.
• Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and/or 'RDBMS'.

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Education

• BS/BA or AA/AS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an Information Technology with 7 years of related experience, or High School Diploma with 9 years of related experience.

Certification(s)

• CompTIA Security+

Benefits

• Generous PTO/Leave Package
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K Retirement & Matching
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Free Training & Development Subscription
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit

Culture

Built upon open communications and teamwork principles that keep a talented, tenured workforce in place; consistent quality services; proactive, out-of-the-box thinking, and the highest ethical values.

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 annually. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.