SQL Server Database Administrator

SAALEX Corp.
Lexington Park, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 160K

Job location

Lexington Park, United States of America

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Backup Devices
Cloud Computing
Profiling
CompTIA Security+
Databases
Data Centers
Relational Databases
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle Applications
Performance Tuning
Powershell
Query Optimization
SQL Databases
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Analysis Services
T-SQL
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
SAP Sybase ASE
SC Clearance
Database Migration
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
User Accounts

Job description

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.

  • Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.

  • Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.

  • Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.

  • Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.

  • Configure and recover database backups.

  • Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.

  • Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.

  • Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:

  • Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.

  • Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.

  • Adhere to cloud migration schedules.

  • Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.

  • Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Systems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
  • Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
  • BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Desired:

  • Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
  • Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
  • Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
  • Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
  • Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS' a plus.

Education:

  • BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years relatedexperience.

Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits & conditions

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit

About the company

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

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