SQL Server Database Administrator

Saalex Solutions, Inc.

$130K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years SQL Server administration experience (2016/2019/2022)
  • Proven performance tuning and query optimization skills
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required
  • BA/BS or AA/AS degree with experience or equivalent HS diploma with additional experience
  • Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL scripting preferred
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud migration and database management systems is a plus
  • Active TS/SSBI clearance preferred or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure and administer SQL Server databases in hybrid settings
  • Ensure compliance with DoD STIG standards for SQL Server instances
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot database performance issues
  • Work alongside software engineers to configure and test database setups
  • Handle database backups and perform daily checks for optimal operation
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for database cloud migrations
  • Track database migration progress and communicate issues to project management

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit
Full Job Description
Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Hybrid work schedule.

Onsite Requirements: Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on-call requirements.

Essential Functions:
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.
  • Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
  • Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
  • Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
  • Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
  • Configure and recover database backups.
  • Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
  • Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
  • Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:
    • Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
    • Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
    • Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
    • Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
    • Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required:
  • Systems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
  • Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
  • BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years related experience.


Desired:
  • Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
  • Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
  • Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
  • Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
  • Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS' a plus.


Education:
  • BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years relatedexperience.


Security Clearance:
  • Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.


Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Benefit

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