Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

We are seeking aSenior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administratorto provide advanced database administration high-availability engineering and performance optimization support for mission-critical Census Bureau systems.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience providing Microsoft SQL Server database administration and development support in enterprise environments.
• Experience must include SQL Server installation configuration maintenance performance tuning high availability disaster recovery replication and ETL/reporting support in large-scale multi-tiered production environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies customers or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Civil agencies and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment requirements and operational landscape is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Must possess at least one Microsoft database certification such as:
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Data Management and Analytics
  • MCSE Data Platform
  • MCSE Business Intelligence

Clearance

• Public Trust Moderate Risk

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS PREFERRED:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in database administration system analysis design development and support of Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience installing configuring and maintainingSQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a SQL Server Developer with extensive expertisein SSIS and SSRS.
• Extensive experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong expertisewith T-SQL relational database design and data integrity enforcement.
• Experience supporting SQL Server security administration.
• Experience supporting SQL Server environments in virtualized infrastructures.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across technical teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides senior-level administration and operational support for Microsoft SQL Server environments in production development and replication settings.
• Performs installation configuration patching upgrades and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server ().
• Leads SQL Server upgrade and migration efforts including migrations from SQL Server 2008 to 2012/2016.
• Designs implements and supports high-availability and disaster recovery solutions including Failover Clustering Database Mirroring and Log Shipping.
• Configures and manages Active/Passive and Active/Active clustering environments.
• Implements andmanagesSQL Server replication models including Snapshot Merge and Transactional Replication.
• Supports SQL Server environmentsoperatingin virtualized infrastructures including VMware-based deployments.
• Performs advanced database performance tuning and optimization including query optimization indexing strategies and execution plan analysis.
• Conducts database consistency checks and integrity validation using DBCC utilities.
• Develops andmaintainsdatabase objects using T-SQL including tables views triggers functions indexes and relational database models.
• Manages SQL Server security including authentication authorization roles permissions and access controls.
• Supports ETL reporting and analytics solutions using SSIS SSRS and SSAS.
• Troubleshoots complex SQL Server issues and performs root cause analysis and resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level SQL Server database administrators.
• Documents database configurations standards procedures and operational activities in alignment withDCoEpolicies.

TheU.S. Census Burau (USCB)is the nations leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government industry and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure the Census Bureau isestablishingan enterpriseDatabase Center of Excellence (DCoE)to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.

Census Bureau systemsoperate withina complex heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems database technologies and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with program offices infrastructure teams and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent secure and reliable database services across the enterprise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Suitland MD.
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $120000 - $160000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined based on several factors including the individuals combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The listed salary represents one component of the total compensation package for employees.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Public Trust Moderate Risk

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us .

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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