SQL DBA - Mid or Senior Level

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of enterprise database systems while supporting ongoing operations, modernization, and sustainment activities.
• Administer, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, backups, restores, and routine maintenance.
• Support vulnerability remediation and IAVA compliance reporting.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries, indexes, and database structures.
• Implement and manage database security, including access controls, permissions, roles, and encryption standards.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using T-SQL and PowerShell.
• Support cloud-hosted database solutions using AWS services such as RDS, EC2, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Assist with infrastructure automation using tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Evaluate and support current and emerging DBMS tools, strategies, and technologies.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of DBA experience; or 14 years of DBA experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong experience administering SQL Server databases.
• Experience with database implementation, performance tuning, data modeling, and database security.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I.
• Ability to work core hours of Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience with PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Oracle, Sybase, or other DBMS platforms.
• Experience supporting AWS database environments.
• Experience with SharePoint migrations.
• Familiarity with Ansible, Terraform, or other automation tools.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex or ambiguous technical concepts.