Sr. SQL Database Administrator

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Sr. SQL Database Administrator to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in coordination of all maintenance activities that may impact SQL Server
• Responsible for the security and management of Database systems in non-production and production environments across 2 physical locations
• Solve complex integration and technical problems in a highly available, dynamic fast-paced enterprise environment
• Act as a Senior Database Administrator directing team members to ensure all requirements are delivered in an efficient, highly productive manner on over 100 virtual and physical nodes; over 200 instances and countless SQL Server databases
• Provide technical support for the day-to-day SQL Server activities of the organization
• Provide technical Support for chartered Projects, e.g. Security Remediation, Disaster Recovery
• Recommend and Implement database changes to improve performance and security
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard databases
• Research and create documentation for FISMA/STIG findings and waiver requests
• Measure database performance, capacity and troubleshoot complex database issues
• Configure and monitor interfaces with other systems
• Configure and maintain system databases, user databases, server instances, schema, tables, views, functions, triggers and indexes
• Configure and manage system and database user IDs and group permissions, database backups and recoveries
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot peer-to-peer database replication and AlwaysOn Availability
• Assist Windows System Administrators with basic Windows Failover Cluster configuration and management
• Assist Windows System Administrators with basic Windows Disk Management
• Create and update Configuration Item documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Installation/Upgrade Guides
• Work with other DBAs, Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, Storage Administrators, Enterprise Security Team, Backup Administrators and application developers to resolve various system issues

Basic Qualifications:

• 7 or more years related professional experience
• Enterprise level SQL Server administration of replicated, highly available enterprise environment
• Security focused mindset experienced with large scale enterprise deployments of applications, patches and security updates across a diverse multi customer environment
• Knowledge of basic Windows, Linux, Storage, Network and Backup concepts
• Efficient at T-SQL and Batch scripting
• Experience installing, configuring, securing, and optimizing SQL Server Databases in a clustered, physical and virtual environment
• Experience with High Availability, Always On and Data Replication technologies as related to SQL Servers
• Experience writing and debugging scripts in PowerShell
• Ability to create and maintain documentation reflecting the current operational environment
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with an ability to understand and discuss highly technical subjects to multiple levels of internal and external leadership.
• Requires 24x7 on call support on a rotating basis
• Microsoft's MTA, MCSA, or MCSE, or replacement with SQL Server focused certification is a requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 7 or more years related professional experience. (Education can be substituted for 10 years of experience).
• Familiar with Spotlight, SolarWinds or some other type of SQL monitoring
• Familiar with SQL database clustering in Windows environment
• Familiar with SAN storage for SQL databases
• Familiar with VMWare concepts

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active DOD Secret clearance is required along with the ability to obtain an agency suitability clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary up to 75% of the time in an office environment.
• Must be able to traverse between one work location to another to accomplish work duties.
• Must be able to operate IT equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Must be