SQL Database Administrator

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Digital Consultants is looking for a SQL Database Administrator (Systems Administrator with both SQL Server Database Administration and Windows Systems Administration experience) to support NCIS in Quantico, VA. This is a 3/2 Hybrid scheduling position. As the SQL DBA Administrator, you will manage all current and planned SQL Server databases that support our customer’s COTS applications. You will also be part of a team of systems administrators managing Windows Server , desktops, and printers.

• Database monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning.
• Perform administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server  and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.
• Familiar with SQL Always-on setup and management and Microsoft Failover Clustering.
• Perform day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of SQL Server databases.
• Perform database and system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.

• Develop, document, and apply procedures for database backup and recovery.
• Perform scheduled and non‑scheduled database backups and recovery with Microsoft SQL Server SSMS or SQL CMD.

• Participate in the analysis of database solutions.
• Responsible for the definition, design, creation, and implementation of a database environment with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security.

• Evaluate and install new software releases, patches, and system upgrades.
• Identify and troubleshoot system issues.
• Develop, document, and apply procedures for systems backup and recovery.
• May program in an administrative language (Power Shell, VBS, etc.).
• Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediation.
• Assist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administrators.
• Create and update user accounts, perform accounts management in Active Directory.

• Support the Certification and Accreditation process – run scans; resolve findings; document solutions, workarounds or provide justifications for exceptions.
• Document, implement, and maintain database security policies by DISA STIG requirements.

• Define and oversee database standards, controls, procedures, and documentation.
• Create all documentation required for Release Management Framework (RMF).
• Complete planning and documentation before new integration or implementation.
• SSIS and Power
  
  BI Reporting Server Administration.
• Other SQL DBA duties as assigned.

• BS degree; additional years of experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• 5+ years of work experience administering MS SQL Server databases (SQL 2012 or newer).
• Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption in SQL Server.
• Experience administering SQL Server 2012‑2019.
• Security+ CE – must have before hire.
• Clearance:
  Top Secret Clearance.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Microsoft Server 2016 or higher.
  • Microsoft SQL 2012‑2019.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology