SQL Server Database Administrator with Security Clearance

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Server DBA with 9+ years of hands-on database administration experience, including 5+ years of recent, in-depth work in SQL Server database administration. This role focuses on optimizing performance, availability, and security across our SQL Server systems. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is required. Core Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server across Dev, UAT, and PROD environments (Windows Server and cloud-hosted) across multiple security fabrics

• Own SQL Server installation, configuration, backups/restores, performance tuning, and security

• Provide day-to-day operational support, including monitoring, maintenance jobs, troubleshooting, and vulnerability remediation

• Design, implement, and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Windows Server Failover Clustering)

• Perform performance optimization, including T-SQL tuning, index management, and issue resolution

• Support SSRS, SSAS, Power BI Report Server, and related SQL Server components

• Proactively maintain SQL Server environments for performance, security, and reliability

• Configure and manage HA/DR solutions (e.g., Always On AG, failover technologies)

• Perform database tuning and query optimization

• Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies

• Enforce database security policies, ensuring STIG compliance and audit readiness

• Implement and enforce database security controls, including TDE and compliance requirements

• Resolve complex issues (e.g., performance bottlenecks, data corruption, connectivity)

• Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures

• Collaborate with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures

• Plan and execute database upgrades, patching, and migrations

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours support

• Install and support Oracle databases Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 9 years of DBA experience, with 5+ years in SQL Server database administration

• Deep understanding of SQL Server architecture and internal processes

• Expertise in encryption (TDE, SSL) and Windows Server Failover Clustering

• Proven experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On AG, DAG)

• Advanced T-SQL skills for query optimization and troubleshooting Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS)

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DBA Associate or Data Management & Analytics

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