SQL DBA/Programmer- SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED- Silver Spring, MD

$130,000 - $145,000/Yr

Zachary Piper - Takoma Park, MD

Full-time

Takoma Park, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a highly skilled SQL DBA/Programmer to support operations at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, MD. The role involves managing, designing, and maintaining database systems to ensure data integrity, security, and efficient performance in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, design, and evaluate various database management systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
• Administer database servers and middleware tools supporting web-based database systems and frameworks.
• Establish and enforce database administration standards, policies, and user procedures.
• Conduct audits, modifications, and amendments to databases using SQL commands and bulk data imports.
• Lead database projects, overseeing backups, replication, and data synchronization between multiple servers.
• Collaborate with software engineers to develop web-based interfaces and assist system analysts in writing SQL queries for data mining.
• Develop high-level reports using Crystal Reports, SSRS, Tableau, Power BI, and similar tools.
• Ensure compliance with IT regulations and policies, including federal and DoD standards.
• Create documentation, develop SOPs, and handle technical issue resolutions.
• Perform technical tasks related to database-driven web services and program support.

Requirements

• M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret clearance is mandatory, Top Secret is preferred.
• Security+ certification is required.

Nice-to-haves

• 8+ years of experience designing and administering SQL Server databases within a DoD environment.
• Experience with MS SSRS systems and report deployment within the last 5 years.
• 2+ years of experience managing databases larger than 500 GB.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server 2008 R2 and experience with reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Crystal Reports.
• Experience with database replication and synchronization.
• MS SQL database-related industry certification.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and bioinformatics is a plus.
• Experience working with MS SQL Server 2016.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $145,000 per year.
• Onsite work at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 5 days a week.