Senior SQL Database Administrator

You Are

You are an experienced SQL Server database administrator who takes ownership of database reliability, performance, and recovery. You approach troubleshooting methodically and communicate technical issues clearly. You take ownership of your work, protect sensitive information, and keep stakeholders informed when issues affect service or delivery.

How You Will Make an Impact

You will contribute by maintaining the SQL Server databases that support a federal law enforcement customer's enterprise applications. Working within a team of application, database, infrastructure, and business analysis professionals, you will help maintain dependable services and implement changes that meet approved customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning to address identified issues.
• Administer database backups and recovery processes and validate recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot database availability and performance issues with application and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain database configuration, maintenance, and recovery documentation.
• Review database health indicators and investigate errors, resource constraints, and recurring performance issues.
• Coordinate database changes with application developers and infrastructure staff to support application compatibility.
• Support authorized database access and configuration changes in accordance with customer security procedures.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and maintenance activities to support continuity and knowledge transfer.

Here's What You Need

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of SQL experience.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
• Ability to diagnose database issues and document administrative procedures.
• Experience monitoring database health and identifying causes of performance degradation.
• Ability to plan and document database maintenance and recovery activities with attention to service continuity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical staff and customer stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and follow customer security and change procedures.
• Ability to successfully to complete required criminal history checks and fingerprinting,

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or telework may be available but subject to approval. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require overtime occasionally. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.