Database Administrator

CHOISYS TECHNOLOGY INC

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in database administration, specifically with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • DoD 8570.01-M / 8140.01 compliant IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE).
  • Strong knowledge of relational database design and data modeling techniques.,

Responsibilities

  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server across development, testing, and production environments within an IL-4 security enclave.
  • Act as the key liaison among PMO, developers, data center teams, and ISSOs for database performance and maintenance.
  • Apply IAVMs and software patches for security compliance and system integrity.
  • Analyze business requirements to develop logical and physical database architectures.
  • Support data integration testing, manage database rollback plans, and implement schema changes appropriately.
  • Lead troubleshooting for database outages affecting global users, ensuring business continuity.
  • Conduct data modeling, validation, and staging to aid legacy system integration and decommissioning.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a secure DoD environment.
  • Exposure to strategic enterprise migration projects.
  • Chance to enhance skills in Microsoft SQL Server administration and data management.
  • Involvement in cross-team collaboration with developers and security personnel.
  • Engagement in continuous learning and compliance with IT security standards.
Full Job Description
Job Description: Our MPJV, CVTEK, is seeking a Database Administrator to manage the administration of computerized databases within a secure DoD enclave. You will ensure optimal database design, sustained data integrity, and high availability while orchestrating complex data exports required for a strategic enterprise migration. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide full-lifecycle Microsoft SQL Server administration for development, testing, and production environments operating in an Impact Level 4 (IL-4) security enclave.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the PMO, developers, data center teams, and Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure optimal relational database performance, routine maintenance, and backups.
  • Apply required IAVMs and software patches to maintain a clean security stance and ensure enclave compliance.
  • Evaluate business requirements and workflows, applying data modeling techniques to design logical and physical database architectures.
  • Support data integration testing, generate database rollback plans for CCB release packages, and implement schema changes through approved workflows.
  • Design and maintain the Information Systems Contingency Plan (ISCP) and serve as the Tier III lead for troubleshooting database-related outages impacting global users.
  • Perform comprehensive data modeling, validation, and export operations. Execute data staging and cleanup to facilitate legacy module decommissioning and integration into new enterprise systems.
  • Provide sustainment support to co-located databases (e.g., DTMS) within the infrastructure, and contribute database metrics and documentation to overarching project management and training efforts.


Requirements

Job Requirements:
  • Location: Primary performance at the Contractor Site, with requirements to support classified/unclassified work at Government locations (Ft. Meade, MD).
  • Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret security clearance. This position requires IT-I and IT-II eligibility for SIPRNet/administrative access and the ability to successfully pass enterprise-level background suitability screening. U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Experience: Demonstrated professional experience in a relevant database engineering mission area.
  • Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent professional experience may be considered).
  • Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M / 8140.01 compliant IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, or equivalent) for IT/IA access required.

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