SQL Server Database Administrator

Summary: The Database Administrator is responsible for the health, performance, security, and compliance of BH Pulse's Microsoft SQL Server environment, supporting survey data collection, aggregation, reporting, and regulatory documentation., * Administer BH Pulse's SQL Server databases, including configuration, monitoring, backups, restores, indexing, and performance tuning.

• Ensure data integrity, availability, and security in alignment with Army and DoD regulations, including appropriate handling of survey data and any associated PII.
• Support routine database management activities, including maintenance tasks, schema updates, and optimization of queries and reports.
• Collaborate with DPRR and SnapIT's program and knowledge-management staff to support institutional approvals and compliance documentation (e.g., ARMD, OMB, IRB, AHRPO submissions).
• Provide technical inputs for compliance reports and monthly status reports, documenting database management actions and any relevant approvals or changes.
• Work with the Software Engineer to design and implement data structures, reporting views, and performance-efficient access patterns for BH Pulse.
• Maintain configuration-management documentation related to database structures, connections, and integration points.
• Participate in risk and incident response processes for any suspected data issues, security concerns, or performance degradations.

• Experience working in DoD environment is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2016-2019 or later) in production environments, including cluster deployment and SSIS package management.
• Experience administering databases in DoD environments, with strong understanding of security, audit, and data-protection requirements.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, index strategies, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and methods for generating analytical outputs from relational databases.
• Strong documentation skills for database configurations, procedures, and changes.

Preferred

• Experience supporting survey or analytics platforms with high data volumes and complex reporting needs.
• Familiarity with NIST, DoD, and Army data security/IA frameworks relevant to system operations.
• Prior involvement in supporting compliance documentation or ATO-related processes for federal systems.

4.54.5 out of 5 stars Arlington, VA 22202 Hybrid work $75,000 - $95,000 a year - Full-time, Contract