Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL)

Job Overview

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server databases including installation, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Perform database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
• Implement and manage High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) solutions including Always On, clustering, and log shipping.
• Support database backup, recovery, and storage management strategies.
• Develop and enforce database security and auditing policies in compliance with federal requirements.
• Support integration of databases with enterprise applications and analytics platforms.
• Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database issues.
• Create and maintain database documentation, SOPs, and schema diagrams.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of database administration and engineering experience.
• Proven expertise in SQL Server (2016/2019/2022) administration and optimization.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale database clusters and instances.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs for SQL Server and federal compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Experience collaborating with developers and application teams to support enterprise systems.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate certification required.
• MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification (legacy) acceptable.
• Additional certifications such as Security+ or cloud database management certifications are desirable.

Clearance Requirement

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate to High-Risk) clearance