Senior SQL Database Administrator

Purpose and Impact:

INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence forces; conducts worldwide multidiscipline and all source intelligence operations; delivers advanced skills training, linguist support, specialized quick reaction capabilities, intelligence related logistics, and communications in support of Army, Joint, and Coalition command and the National Intelligence Community. You will be part of a team that provides comprehensive automation/information technology support to the Data Capabilities Division (DCD) worldwide intelligence dissemination, data management, and knowledge management missions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day, Core hours: 0900-1500

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide database administration and management support for Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment hosting databases across the supported networks for various .NET applications.
• Maintain quality of service and availability of DCD RDMSs by establishing and enforcing organizationally defined standards ensuring the performance, integrity and security of databases through daily system checks with 100% of findings and statuses being recorded to DCD IT Portal.
• Maintain, report, and update daily checklists.
• Ensure all SQL servers and instances have the latest Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release and uploaded to STIG management portals where available. Notify Government and TTM of any critical findings that cannot be remediated within 3 days of discovery.
• Manipulate database objects and develop stored procedures, stored functions, and packages when needed based on customer requirements.
• Ensure healthy and reliable data replication is maintained using technologies such as availability groups, etc.
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to ‘front end’ users optimizing code and stored procedures while assisting application developers with database requirements.
• Configure and utilize database connectivity tools and utilities while supporting developers, programmers, and engineers during software development.
• Map out a conceptual design for database enhancements, considering both ‘back end’ organization of data and ‘front end’ accessibility for end user.
• Research, test, and implement new versions of the Database Management System (DBMS) for inclusion into DCD infrastructure as they become available.
• Implement security requirements for least privileged access to organizational databases and monitor user access and security.
• Develop and maintain database documentation to include updating existing and creating new Standard Operating Procedures, TTPs, logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, server lists, and other database administration related documentation on monthly basis adhering to organizational templates and policies.
• Produce entity relationships and data flow diagrams, and database normalization schemas that are logical to physical data maps and data table parameters.
• Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans, ensuring that storage, archiving, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning correctly to include monthly integrity testing of no less than ten (10) percent of DCD database backups on the supported networks.
• Conduct capacity planning and assistance with storage and architecture design.
• Review “Database Daily Checks” list on the DCD IT Portal and complete the Daily System Checks assigned. Ensure 100% completion of all CRITICAL checks completed by 0700hrs daily, all other priority checks completed by 1000hrs daily. This includes performance, data integrity, and availability checks that are created daily on SIPRNET portal with required actions. Database administrators shall complete checks and update lists with status and actions taken to resolve issues.
• Review “Database Restore Checks” list on the DCD IT Portal and complete random testing of no less than ten (10) percent of databases, on each of the supported networks, per month and annotate on SIPR no later than 1200hrs on Friday of each week. This includes ensuring the integrity of database backups and abilities to meet Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) by regularly testing backups.
• The contractor shall notify the Government of any unscheduled system outages within 30 minutes of each occurrence and add to operations log within four (4) hours.
• Provide after-hours on-site support to respond to system/application malfunctions. The contractor shall have 2 hours after notification of an issue to respond to the workplace. If after two hours on site the issue is not resolved, the contractor shall escalate the issue to the Project Manager who shall provide hourly t