Database Administrator

• Analyze and maintain the operational environment; sustain capacity and performance requirements; optimize and tune databases for maximum efficiency; keep systems and platforms functioning at 99.9% availability.
• Ensure data integrity through daily, weekly, and monthly checklists to monitor logs, database growth, audit reports, and backup and recovery processes.
• Maintain and update the database architecture, perform database-related duties such as building schemas, tables, stored procedures, and applying for permissions; provide recommendations on policies and procedures, maintain database utilities, and provide reports and scripts for task automation.
• Support & Implement SQL Server Analysis, SQL Clustered Column store Index (CCI) technology.
• Generate/produce queries and reports with SQL Management Studio, SQL server tools, - SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, SSMA, and Sentry Diagnostic Utilities.
• Create, populate, and maintain databases and data cubes for a variety of analysis and reporting projects.
• Participate in technical working groups diagnosing issues, strategizing for future requirements, and propose enhancements to increase efficiency.

Capstone IT is hiring a a Database Administrator in Charleston, SC, to support the design, development, administration, and support of databases for our federal government client. In this contract for hire role, you will create, implement and manage expansive database administration programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in reviewing database performance trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The candidate must reside within the continental US, and work on-site in Charleston, SC., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering or technical discipline.

• 5 + years of experience is required with administering database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• 5+ years of experience with implementing and monitoring database architectures and providing system documentation.
• 3+ years of experience with reviewing database design and integration of systems.
• Knowledge of database architecture, administration, and security for on-premise and cloud-hosted database systems.
• Ability to interact professionally and productively with senior government officials.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the VA or other health-related organizations desired.
• Experience with the software development life cycle, including planning, development, requirements management, CM, quality assurance, and release management.
• Ability to obtain a Government clearance.