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# Sybase Database Administrator

- **Company:** Stratacent Inc
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Backup Devices, Databases, Data Recovery, Database Servers, Database Security, Database Storage Structures, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Backup and Restore, Data Storage Management, Sybase, Database Performance, Database Capacity Planning, Database Backup, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sybase-database-administrator-mclean-va--c8eec717-ef95-4494-982a-d3055b6c9e23

## About the Role

Database Administration, Sybase Product Family, Database Administration, Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Testing, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Sybase Product Family, Data Recovery, Database Technology, Capacity Management, * Strong experience with Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) administration.

 * Knowledge of Sybase Replication Server and High Availability solutions.
 * Expertise in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
 * Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and index management.
 * Strong knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, and database architecture.
 * Familiarity with UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems.
 * Understanding of database security best practices.
 * Experience with monitoring and automation tools.

## Description

Stratacent is looking for a Sybase DBA who will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, performance tuning, security, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting of Sybase ASE database environments., * Install, configure, upgrade, and maintaian Sybase ASE database servers.

 * Monitor database health, performance, and availability.
 * Perform database capacity planning and storage management.
 * Manage database objects, users, roles, and permissions.

 * Analyze and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
 * Monitor and tune database performance to meet SLA requirements.
 * Identify and resolve bottlenecks related to CPU, memory, disk I/O, and locking issues.
 * Optimize indexes and database structures.

 * Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies.
 * Perform regular database backups and restoration testing.
 * Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery planning and implementation.
 * Support high-availability and replication solutions.

 * Implement database security policies and access controls.
 * Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
 * Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
 * Monitor database activities and address security incidents.

 * Provide production support for database-related issues.
 * Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and system failures.
 * Work closely with application teams, developers, and infrastructure teams.
 * Participate in on-call support and incident management activities.