Systems Administrator 2 (SQL Database Administrator) with Security Clearance

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise database environments and ensure the integrity, security, performance, and availability of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments, performing database optimization, and supporting full database life-cycle operations in a high-availability environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments
• Additional 5 years' experience needed to substitute for a degree (10 total years)
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server administration, backup/recovery, and database security
• Experience with database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and high-availability solutions
• Experience developing and implementing database policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with database automation, scripting, and monitoring tools
• Experience supporting highly available or mission-critical systems
• Knowledge of compliance and security best practices for enterprise databases
• Desired Technical Skills:
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Database Performance Tuning
• Backup and Recovery
• Disaster Recovery
• High Availability / Replication
• Index Optimization
• Database Security
• Data Modeling
• Database Monitoring Tools
• Certifications Required:
• Security+ CE certification is required

Benefits

This opportunity supports an Enterprise IT contract with a team of Customer Service Specialists, Database Engineers, Information Systems Security Officers, Information Systems Security Engineers, SharePoint Developers, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and IT Engineers responsible for the architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment. Join us on this journey as we execute this mission-critical contract providing architecture, engineering, integration, operations, maintenance and sustainment of multi-level Enterprise IT environment.