Windows and SQL Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance

CALNET INC
Washington, United States of America
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Washington, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Authentication Protocols
Backup Devices
Batch Files
Business Software
CompTIA Security+
Databases
Data Loss
Disaster Recovery
Failover Clustering
Microsoft SQL Server
Windows Server
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Server Administration
SQL Databases
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Integration Services
T-SQL
System Availability
SC Clearance
Information Technology
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Job description

A Windows and SQL Administrator is a hybrid IT responsible for maintaining the health, security, and performance of both the Microsoft Windows Server operating environments and the Microsoft SQL Server database systems that drive business applications., System Administration (Windows)

  • Server Maintenance: Install, configure, and patch Microsoft Windows Server operating systems (on-premises).
  • Infrastructure Health: Monitor server resources (CPU, memory, disk space) and resolve operating system-level bottlenecks.
  • Active Directory: Manage user and group access, policies, and authentication protocols using Active Directory (AD).
  • Automation: Write scripts using PowerShell or batch files to automate routine administrative tasks and server deployments

Database Administration (SQL)

  • Performance & Tuning: Monitor SQL Server performance metrics, optimize queries, and tune database indexes for maximum efficiency.
  • Backups & Recovery: Design and execute robust backup and disaster recovery plans to prevent data loss.
  • Maintenance & Upgrades: Install database software updates, apply patches, and manage capacity planning as data scales.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. Typically, 3-5 years of experience in systems and database administration.

  • Technical Proficiencies:

  • Strong working knowledge of Windows Server environments.

  • Familiarity with High Availability / Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) technologies like Always On Availability Groups or Failover Clustering.

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (SSMS, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS).

Certification: CompTIA Security+

Benefits & conditions

CALNET, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurances, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and generous leave time.

About the company

Founded in 1989, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology, Intelligence Analysis, and Language Services consulting arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA, CALNET employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world-class technologies industry expertise in every project. CALNET is ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and CMMI-Level III certified As a Prime Government Contractor for a major government institution, we are currently searching for a talented Windows System Administrator with experience in SQL Administration and Secret Clearance to work in Washington DC

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