SQL Database Administrator

In this role, you will oversee the management and maintenance of mission-critical database environments, ensuring optimal performance, robust security, and high reliability in compliance with DoD standards. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with a diverse IT team to manage the configuration, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading of systems for optimal performance. Proactively identify and report server performance issues that could impact operations. Ensure daily operational efficiency, including monitoring, problem-solving, and performance analysis of database servers, systems, and applications. Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance, and security of databases and related products, adhering to organizational standards and requirements. Provide comprehensive database administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, upgrading, and security measures. Engage in database design, structure identification, schema definition, access privilege management, query optimization, and documentation. Collaborate with application owners and developers to align database performance with their needs. Maintain database dictionaries, monitor standards and procedures, and integrate systems through thoughtful database design. Undertake necessary actions to maintain database availability and online status for applications and users. Requirements Basic Qualifications: Active DOD TS/SCI level security clearance, with eligibility for CI Poly. IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 4-8 years of related experience (additional experience may be considered in place of a degree). Proficiency in installing, upgrading, and patching MS SQL databases. Demonstrated experience in database backup and restoration. Adherence to DOD security requirements and best practices for SQL Database administration. Experience with SQL 2012 or higher and Windows Server. Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications: MCSA SQL certification. Prior experience with DISA and its mission partners. Preference for candidates with TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance. Benefits Core Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) Paid days off & FIVE (5) Floating days off. Holidays: 11 Paid Holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage. Payroll: Paid Bi-Monthly. 401(k): Partnered with the SECOND LARGEST Retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly Health Benefits: UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage. INCLUDES: Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA. Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date. Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment. Quality of Life Benefits: Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development. $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses. Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month. Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month. Special Benefits: Performance bonus – Project-based Yearly bonus – Company based