Mid-level Database Administrator

Belay Technologies, Inc
Laurel, MD, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$114,000.0 - $164,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Cloud Computing Configuration Management Databases Data Integrity Database Security Monitoring of Systems Microsoft SQL Server Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Query Optimization
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Ansible Microsoft SharePoint SQL Databases Transact-SQL Software Vulnerability Management Reliability of Systems Cloudformation Information Technology Functional Programming Terraform

Job description

  • Perform database patching and vulnerability remediation in alignment with IAVA requirements, including compliance reporting across enterprise database systems.
  • Maintain and administer Microsoft SQL Server environments (various versions) across on-premises and cloud-based infrastructures.
  • Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support for database systems, including performance tuning, query optimization, and issue resolution.
  • Execute database patching, upgrades, backups, restores, and routine maintenance to ensure data integrity, availability, and system reliability.
  • Implement and manage database security, including user access controls, roles, permissions, and encryption standards.
  • Utilize T-SQL and PowerShell scripting for automation of database administration, monitoring, and reporting tasks.
  • Leverage AWS services, including RDS, EC2, Lambda, and CloudFormation, to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-hosted database solutions.
  • Support infrastructure as code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform for database provisioning, configuration management, and automation.
  • Develop and maintain database automation scripts and monitoring tools to streamline operations and improve performance and uptime.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Vulnerability Remediation?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Belay Technologies is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administer to augment an existing team providing Life Cycle Sustainment (LCS) activities for commercial and custom-developed education, learning, and training applications. The role requires a self-motivated individual that is comfortable working in a team environment. This position will require working on a fast-paced team and a willingness to take on challenges., * TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph

  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and then (10) years of experience as a DBA.
  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DBA may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Proficiency in managing SQL Server Databases
  • Must be able to work during core hours of M-F 10am-2pm. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1

Candidates are desired to have the following skills:

  • Experience with PowerShell scripting language
  • Experience in SharePoint migrations
  • Ability to clearly communicate ambiguous or highly complex concepts to all audiences

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Loan repayment program
  • Referral program
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Gym membership, * 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay’s volunteer program
  • 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
  • $5,000 annual training/tuition
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • 100% company-funded HSA
  • Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
  • Dental coverage including orthodontia
  • Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
  • Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
  • Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $114,000 to $164,000

About the company

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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