Senior SQL Database Administrator
Howard County, MD - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator for one of our PRIME CONTRACTS that extends through 2026 and offers exciting opportunities to support essential services and mission critical activities across the enterprise. Our mission supports the Government Corporate Management Services (CMS) by providing full life cycle support services through the sustainment modernization and transformation of the enterprise corporate applications. These applications are used across the government enterprise and are critical to the daily functions of thousands of users across acquisition business finance HR training recruitment program management security logistics and more. Come join our diverse and growing team with lots of opportunities!
The selected candidate will join an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education learning and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform database patching and vulnerability remediation in alignment with IAVA requirements including compliance reporting across enterprise database systems.
Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (various versions) across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.
Provide troubleshooting maintenance and operational support for database systems including performance tuning query optimization and issue resolution.
Execute database patching upgrades backups restores and routine maintenance to ensure data integrity availability and system reliability.
Implement and manage database security including user access controls roles permissions and encryption standards.
Utilize T-SQL and PowerShell scripting for automation of database administration monitoring and reporting tasks.
Leverage AWS services including RDS EC2 Lambda and CloudFormation to deploy manage and optimize cloud-hosted database solutions.
Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for database provisioning configuration management and automation.
Develop and maintain database automation scripts and monitoring tools to streamline operations and improve performance and uptime.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- A bachelors degree in a technical discipline and ten (10) years of experience as a DBA. Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DBA may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency in managing SQL Server Databases
- Must be able to work during core hours of M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Desired:
- DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I
- Experience with PowerShell scripting language
- Experience in SharePoint migrations
- Ability to clearly communicate ambiguous or highly complex concepts to all audiences
The estimated salary range for this position is between $160000-$190000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the companys comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors such as location the individuals education skills experience and competencies as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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