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. This posting allows for the initiation or upgrade of a US government security clearance.
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 Security 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.
- Must fully meet all qualification requirements for the 421-Database Administrator work role at the Advanced proficiency level IAW the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Program.
- 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 & Benefits:HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 to $150,000 (Annual rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. Benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
- Paid time off (PTO) accrued weekly at 2.31 hours per week. Accruals are based on years of service.
Compensation Details:$120,000 - $150,000
Original Posting:10/09/2026 - 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.
