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# Secret SQL DBA

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Adobe Coldfusion, Databases, Disaster Recovery, Internet Information Services (IIS), Integrated Development Environments, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Database Performance, Gitlab, Database Migration, Information Technology, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Database Backup
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/ED2E819C6E0A44CEA399008277A70863/job/

## About the Role

Active DoD Secret Clearance Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field 7+ years of Database Administration experience Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments Proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) Experience implementing and maintaining SQL STIGs Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures Experience tuning and optimizing SQL database performance Experience supporting hybrid environments with Azure cloud technologies DoD 8140/8570 compliant cybersecurity certification Experience working with IIS and ColdFusion Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills Experience with Azure Storage Explorer Experience with MariaDB and/or PostgreSQL Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts Experience with database automation and scripting Experience supporting database migration and integration projects Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator
Associate or similar certification Advanced degree in a related technical field Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government environments Experience collaborating directly with software developers and government stakeholders in an Agile environment

## Description

Insight Global is looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) in Aberdeen, MD to support a federal client within a software engineering environment program. This individual will be responsible for administering and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases that support approximately 1,500 end users across a hybrid infrastructure consisting of both on-premises and Azure-based environments. On a day-to-day basis, they will monitor database performance, implement backup and recovery procedures, apply SQL STIG requirements, and troubleshoot database issues to ensure system reliability, security, and availability. The DBA will work closely with software developers, government personnel, and program leadership to support ongoing database needs, including application integrations utilizing IIS and ColdFusion. This person will also play a key role in supporting environment modernization efforts, including collaboration across teams as the program transitions from Jira to GitLab. The ideal
candidate will be comfortable balancing operational database support with performance optimization initiatives and other project-based efforts.