Job Description:
• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers
• Support standalone SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments
• Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server environments
• Create and configure databases for application and business requirements
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, and health
• Use Idera and SolarWinds to monitor databases and proactively identify issues
• Perform SQL performance tuning and index/query optimization
• Execute and validate database backups and restores
• Implement and test High Availability and Disaster Recovery processes
• Troubleshoot database, server, and application integration issues
• Develop SQL scripts and automation for routine database administration
• Support database security, encryption, auditing, and operational compliance
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and RFCs through ServiceNow
• Participate in database maintenance and change-management activities
• Collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure teams, and other technical personnel
• Maintain technical and operational documentation
• Contribute to weekly support activity and accomplishment reports
• Participate in scheduled after-hours maintenance, patching, and server support as needed
Requirements:
• 4+ years of database administration experience
• Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server administration experience
• Experience in several of the following: Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Clustering, SQL scripting, backup and restore, database patching, database performance tuning, monitoring and alerting, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, database security, scripting and automation, incident troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft/SQL professional certification (preferred)
• Federal government IT experience (preferred)
• Cloud database administration experience (preferred)
• ServiceNow experience (preferred)
• Idera and/or SolarWinds experience (preferred)
• Experience or familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and MS Access (preferred)
Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability
• SIMPLE IRA with Company Match
• Federal Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• $500 Referral Bonus