Who will I be working with? In support of Inflow's contract with the Government, you will be working alongside Government civilians and other Government contractors and instructors.
What level Clearance do I need? You must possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
When is this position expected to begin? This position is contingent upon award. Please apply now to be considered for this opportunity! A recruiter will be in touch when possible.
What will I be doing? Using your expertise in SQL database administration, you will be providing support to government and military stakeholders to ensure intelligence professionals worldwide have the right access to the right data consistently through a variety of support services. In addition, you will:
- Provide database administration and management support for Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment hosting databases across the supported networks for various .NET applications
- Maintain quality of service and availability of DCD RDMSs by establishing and enforcing organizational defined standards ensuring the performance, integrity and security of databases through daily system checks with 100% of findings and statuses being recorded to DCD IT Portal
- Ensure all SQL servers and instances have the latest DISA STIGs applied
- Ensure healthy and reliable data replication is maintained using technologies such as availability groups, etc.
- Configure and utilize database connectivity tools and utilities
- Research, test, and implement new versions of the Database Management System (DBMS) for inclusion into DCD infrastructure
- Develop and maintain database documentation
- Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans
- Review and complete assigned Daily System Checks
- Update configuration management data
- Monitor and assume responsibility of trouble tickets assigned to the Database Administration branch
- Provide restoration services sufficient to ensure high availability
- Provide after-hours on-site support, as needed, to respond to system/application malfunctions
- Perform regular database testing
- Conduct capacity planning and assist with storage and architecture design
- Produce entity relationship and data flow diagrams, and database normalization schemas that are logical to physical data maps and data table parameters
- Implement security requirements for least privileged access to organizational databases and monitor user access and security
- Map out a conceptual design for database enhancements
- Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses to 'front end' users
- Manipulate database objects and develop stored procedures, stored functions, and packages when needed based on customer requirements
- Maintain, report, and update daily checklists
- Other duties as assigned
What experience, training, and education do I need?
You must meet the minimum requirements:
- Active Top Secret / SCI clearance
- 8 years experience in SQL database administration supporting and managing databases in a production environment
- 5 years experience installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations
- 5 years experience with T-SQL and ability to write scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance functions
- 3 years experience serving as a team leader working as both part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, validate team members' work consistent with the organizational goals and deadlines
- 3 years experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures
- 3 years experience planning and implementing security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure in accordance with industry best practices and DISA STIGs
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA) or SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification
- DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II/Intermediate certification
Where is the client site that I would be working for? You will be working in Fairfax County, Virginia. Address disclosed after your clearance is verified.
