SQL Database Administrator – Senior (Top Secret with agreement to obtain CI Poly)

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SQL Database Administrator – Senior

Position / LCAT: SQL Database Administrator Level: Senior Lead Designation: N/A Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Role Summary

Provides database administration and management support for Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment hosting databases across supported networks for various .NET applications. Maintains quality of service, availability, security, and performance of databases through daily system checks, STIG compliance, backup and recovery management, and capacity planning, while supporting application developers and end users.

Responsibilities

Provide database administration and management support for RDMS in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment across supported networks

Maintain quality of service and availability of RDMS by enforcing organizational standards through daily system checks; record 100% of findings and statuses to the IT Portal

Ensure all SQL servers and instances have the latest DISA STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release; notify Government of critical findings that cannot be remediated within 3 days

Manipulate database objects and develop stored procedures, stored functions, and packages based on customer requirements

Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as availability groups

Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses; optimize code and stored procedures while assisting developers

Implement security requirements for least privileged access and monitor user access and security

Develop and maintain database documentation including SOPs, TTPs, logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and server lists

Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans, including monthly integrity testing of no less than 10% of database backups

Conduct capacity planning and assist with storage and architecture design

Complete CRITICAL daily checks by 0700 daily and all other priority checks by 1000 daily

Notify the Government of any unscheduled system outages within 30 minutes of occurrence

Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time to system/application malfunctions

Monitor and assume responsibility of trouble tickets to maintain 99% system availability rate

Required Qualifications

Eight years of experience in SQL database administration supporting and managing databases in a production environment

Five years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations

Five years of experience with T-SQL and ability to write scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance functions

Three years of experience serving as a team leader working both as part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, and validate team members' work

Three years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures

Three years of 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 (MCSA) or SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification

DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification

TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the DCD IT Portal and Government-managed STIG management portals

Experience supporting .NET applications in a production environment

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