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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Database Administrator - **Company:** TekSynap Corporation - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Backup Devices, Information Systems, Databases, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Database Replication, Physical Design - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gma0qm ## About the Role + Active TS/SCI +CI Polyclearance + BS, 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3-5 years; PhD, 0-2 years + One or more of the following DoD 8570 certifications: + ComTIA Security+ CompTIACySA+ Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) + Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) - foundational RMF exposure, 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. ## Description The Junior Database Administrator is expected to be able to accomplish the following: + Implements and maintains smooth operation and physical design of databases. + Conducts performance tuning of indexes and databases in general. + Reviews database design and integration of systems, provides backup recovery and makes recommendations regarding enhancements and/or improvements. + Maintains security and integrity controls. + Formulates policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management, and monitors transaction activity and utilization. + May develop stored procedures and/or triggers. + Administers a variety of database systems, such as Microsoft SQL Server, and other Database Management Systems (DBMS). + Develops and enforces database administration and user standards and procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands. + Oversees the scheduling of database projects, database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites. + Assists Database Designers/Information System Analysts in the development and creation of SQL and Web-based databases and database systems. + Reviews technical designs, reports, documentation, and other materials produced by staff; creates and maintains high-level reporting systems using products such as Crystal Reports; researches and implements new database and online technology., + Microsoft SQL Server Database Certification (e.g., Azure Database Administrator Associate - DP-300) ## Related Videos - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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