SQL Administrator

Every day at Perspecta, we enable hundreds of thousands of people to take on our nation’s most important work. We’re a company founded on a diverse set of capabilities and skills, bound together by a single promise: we never stop solving our nation’s most complex challenges. Our team of engineers, analysts, developers, investigators, integrators and architects work tirelessly to create innovative solutions. We continually push ourselves to respond, to adapt, to go further. To look ahead to the changing landscape and develop new and innovative ways to serve our customers.

Perspecta works with U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, civilian, health care, and state and local markets. Our high-caliber employees are rewarded in many ways not only through competitive salaries and benefits packages, but the opportunity to create a meaningful impact in jobs and on projects that matter.

Perspecta’s talented and robust workforce 14,000 strong stands ready to welcome you to the team. Let’s make an impact together.

Perspecta has an immediate need for a SQL Administratorin Norfolk, VA.

Overall Responsibilities:

The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation,

configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical troubleshooting

SQL Server(2008, 2012, 2014) systems, to ensure the availability and

consistent performance of our corporate applications. This is a

“hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as

excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred additional experience/skillset:

Recent experience with SQL Server 2008/2012/2014

knowledgeable in at least one procedural programming language (VBScript, Powershell, C#.net or VB.net)

Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Experience with backups, restores and recovery models

Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server

Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory

Excellent written and verbal communication

Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality

Ability to organize and plan work independently

Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment

Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

+ DoD SECRET Clearance (active or eligible)

+ Security+(DoD 8570)

Required Education and Experience:

5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required

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