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

The role

This person will provide database administration and management support for RDMS in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment. They will maintain quality of service, availability, security, and performance of databases through daily system checks, STIG compliance, backup and recovery management, and capacity planning.

What you will do

• 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 through daily system checks
• Ensure all SQL servers and instances have the latest DISA STIGs applied
• Manipulate database objects and develop stored procedures, stored functions, and packages
• Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as availability groups
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• 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
• Conduct capacity planning and assist with storage and architecture design

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
• Three years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures
• Three years of experience planning and implementing security measures 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

Nice to have

• Experience with the DCD IT Portal and Government-managed STIG management portals
• Experience supporting .NET applications in a production environment

Benefits

• Excellent compensation
• Benefits
• Flexible work-life balance

Before you apply

• Apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph
• For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume

About the company

North Point Technology focuses on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. They value employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.