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# SQL Database Administrator

- **Company:** Empower AI Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $79,390.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Client Server Models, Databases, Middleware, SQL Azure, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, VMware Infrastructure, Web Applications, Database Optimization, Database Monitoring, Enterprise Service Bus
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4ded8886-0495-4268-90a6-ad1363ec736e

## About the Role

The following are the education and experience required for this position:

 * 5+ years
 * Bachelor's in IT or related field
 * Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
 * Secret Security Clearance

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

 * Comp TIA Sec+, ITIL 4 Foundation Certification(s)

## Description

We have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! The SQL Database Administrator provides comprehensive database management support related to the global customer IT environment., * This position provides Tier II support for all databases and Tier III for all SQL databases, including the Customer Consolidated Database (CCD) and related databases, as well as databases supporting both legacy and modernized client/server and web-based applications.

 * You will support modernized databases and assist with modernization initiatives.
 * The SQL Database Administrator will conduct proactive and reactive monitoring, responding to incidents and alerts generated by database monitoring software integrated within the Enterprise Event Management and Monitoring capability.
 * You will also conduct manual maintenance, deployment, diagnostic health checks, validation, and reporting processes shall be automated, whenever feasible.
 * The SQL Database Administrator will perform routine database tuning, generate performance/usage reports, and apply DoS-authorized patches.
 * You will execute and validate scheduled onsite/offsite backups and restores.
 * Additionally, you will support integration of database service with partner agencies and internal applications, including managing middleware and messaging queues (e.g., Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) based Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) infrastructure).
 * This role requires that you manage physical and virtual infrastructure supporting databases in accordance with Government security and emergency protocols.