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# Associate Production SQL Server DBA with Secret Clearance (MD DC

- **Company:** ICF Consulting Group, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $74,090.0 - $125,954.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Databases, Database Queries, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Windows PowerShell, SQL Databases, Stemming, Web Applications, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9076043/associate-production-sql-server-dba-with-secret-clearance-md-dc

## About the Role

ICF's IT Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven department, seeking a motivated SQL Server DBA to support the upcoming needs of our federal customers., * 3+ years of experience in SQL Server

 * 1+ years of experience with IIS and Service Accounts
 * 1+ years of experience with Windows Server
 * Bachelor's Degree
 * U.S. Citizenship required (per federal regulations).
 * Active Secret clearance

Desired:

 * Experience with Oracle
 * Experience performing code reviews
 * Experience with PowerShell and Command Line Commands
 * Experience analyzing requirements

Education/Experience:

 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar discipline.

## Description

* Expertise in database administration on SQL Server
 * Install database scripts and software applications on both database and web application servers
 * Ability to analyze and define database and security requirements
 * Develop database queries and apply patches in the test and patch environment
 * Coordinate with Testers and Test Leads for backup, rollback, and recovery plans
 * Perform health checks for Windows servers and SQL DBs, and troubleshoot abnormalities.
 * Configure and maintain DB maintenance plans for DB backup and recovery.
 * Configure and maintain DB Transactional Replication.
 * Configure and maintain Always On Availability Group (AAG).
 * Configure, maintain and support databases in an enterprise operations environment per application instructions or requirements
 * Support Data-at-Rest encryption
 * Interface with the production support team and software developers to resolve daily database issues
 * Troubleshoot issues stemming from a wide range of errors including problematic database scripts, IIS configuration, Windows application errors, etc.
 * Conduct code reviews as well as testing of installation scripts and deployment guides
 * Ability to work in a team environment supporting various groups and user types
 * Ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in a written format


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