Database Administrator

4278 Database Administrator

4278 Top Secret

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Database Administrator - Mid-Level who will manage and optimize our customers database environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and backup/restore strategies This role blends core DBA tasks with system administration in Windows Server. You'll help ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our platforms while partnering closely with development and infrastructure teams.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases.

Maintains database dictionaries and integration of systems through database design.

Administer and test computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.

Monitor performance, analyze wait stats, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics

Design, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and high availability/DR (e.g., AGs, log shipping)

Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration

Automate routine operations using PowerShell or similar scripting tools

Collaborate with teams to support application releases and schema changes

Enforce database and system security with proper access controls, encryption, and auditing

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments

Create and maintain clear documentation for procedures, configurations, and best practices

Minimum of 4 years experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

4+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.

Experience with database administration.

Experience implementing data policies, procedures, standards.

Experience planning and development of an organization's enterprise data model.

Experience resolving data conflicts.

Experience managing data repositories.

Familiarity with backup tools, monitoring systems, and disaster recovery planning.

Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages

Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS, or SSAS

Experience using NiFi for ETL workflows

Familiarity with Linux environments

Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines

Cloud experience

Experience migrating data between different database systems or versions, as well as integrating data from multiple sources into a unified database environment CLEARANCE:

Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Job Details

City : Washington

State : District of Columbia