Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a Department of War (DoW) customer in Spokane, Washington. The successful candidate will provide enterprise database administration and SharePoint infrastructure support in a secure DoW environment. This position requires extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint 2019 on-premises, Windows Server technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise infrastructure. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly structured mission-focused environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Database Administration
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019 - 2025 environments across development, test, and production systems.
• Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.
• Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization.
• Create custom reports based on customer requirements.

SharePoint Administration
• Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration.
• Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs.
• Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features.
• Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance.
• Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues.

Security, Operations & Collaboration
• Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives.
• Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• 7 or more years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security.
• Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo.
• Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
• Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations.
• Experience developing database design documentation including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint and use of macros.
• Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders.

Other requirements:
• This is a non-remote, full-time on-site position located in Spokane, Washington.
• Standard work schedule is 40 hours per week/8 hours per day with the occasional need to flex hours based on customer support needs.
• Some after-hours or short-term shift work may be required to support urgent customer requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Occasional travel may be required (0-10%).
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time working in an office environment.
• Must be able to lift various sizes of materials and equipment (up to 50lbs).

Compensation Details:
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Original Posting:
08/12/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.