Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

$112,000 - $179,000/Yr

Peraton - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

As a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer at Peraton, you will play a crucial role in supporting national security by managing and optimizing database systems for mission-critical applications. This position involves a variety of responsibilities including database administration, security implementation, and collaboration with development and operations teams to ensure data integrity and availability. You will work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) with flexible working hours, contributing to impactful projects that support the U.S. Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software.
• Design and implement predictive analysis for database systems.
• Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software.
• Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases to ensure high data availability.
• Develop and implement database policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and availability.
• Collaborate with development, business, and operations teams to ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of business data stored in production databases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 3 years with PhD.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly OR TS with SCI eligibility and current poly OR ability to pass a poly.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience; additional 4 years may substitute for degree.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience with SQL Server database administration.
• Active Security+ certification (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2).
• Ability to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to project requirements.
• Experience performing regular backups of databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Ability to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption.
• Experience monitoring database performance and optimizing queries and indexes.
• Ability to handle database migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Good communication skills for collaboration with application developers and system administrators.
• Experience with DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration.
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System.
• Experience in upgrading major database instances.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to design, develop, and document technical solutions and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with capacity planning, utilization, and performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with writing SQL queries for system data reports and data modification.
• Experience in database design and development.
• Experience architecting, designing, developing, and managing relational databases.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous cap.
• Eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.