Systems Engineer - Database (MS SQL Server)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain MS SQL Server database environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and scalability
• Perform database administration tasks, including backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning using tools such as SQL Server Maintenance Plans or SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database availability, performance, and security
• Implement database patches, updates, and upgrades while minimizing impact to operational workloads
• Optimize database queries and parameters to improve speed and performance across enterprise applications
• Develop and maintain processes for monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting MS SQL Server databases and the associated infrastructure
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and network engineers to ensure database integrations and deployments meet project and system performance requirements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including configuration guides, troubleshooting procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architecture diagrams
• Ensure databases comply with established security practices and frameworks, such as RMF and NIST standards
• Implement security policies and manage database access controls to maintain integrity and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Certifications: Must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 421 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL. This can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+
• Experience: 5-9 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level MS SQL Server database environments
• Technical Skills: Expertise in database administration capabilities, including performance tuning, high availability configurations, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., SQL Server AlwaysOn); proficiency in managing enterprise Windows-based systems, including Active Directory, and integration with databases; knowledge of database backup and restore processes using native tools or third-party services; experience using monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as SQL Profiler, Performance Monitor, or Splunk; familiarity with system security frameworks, policies, and compliance standards, such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD 8510.01
• Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator Associate, CompTIA Security+ CE