SQL Server Database Administrator, DBA

Role Overview

• Operate and maintain Platform Services Microsoft SQL Server High Availability (HA) Cluster Environments and database servers/instances in NIPR, SIPR, TIPR, and JWICS at primary and alternate site locations
• Provide full database administration O&M for SQL Server enterprise application databases (CORE, Domain Services, DMZ, SharePoint, VMware Infrastructure, SCCM, SCOM, Skype) and Mission Application databases listed in the JSP Environmental Document
• Provide basic database administration for customer-managed databases hosted on JSP enterprise SQL Server HA Cluster Environments, including attaching/detaching of databases and coordination with database owners
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server services and software, including upgrades, patches, third-party tools, and dependencies (clients, drivers, providers)
• Allocate and manage database storage; perform database, instance, and cluster configuration tuning and modifications
• Create and manage database environment accounts, profiles, and permissions in accordance with cybersecurity requirements; manage application accounts for customer application administrators with direct DB access
• Configure, schedule, monitor, and restore database, instance, server, and cluster backups; test and validate backup procedures at least annually
• Configure, manage, and monitor database replication, synchronization, and failover for HA Cluster Environments and Mission Essential Systems (MES)
• Provide T-SQL development, debugging, and performance tuning; produce entity-relationship and data flow diagrams and database architecture diagrams as needed
• Operate and maintain databases in accordance with DISA STIGs/SRGs; patch and remediate IAVA findings; validate and document cybersecurity compliance for application RMF accreditation at least annually; manage assigned cybersecurity POA&Ms
• Provide after-hours support for scheduled Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs), break/fix incidents, and incidents impacting Enterprise and MES Mission Application databases
• Manage assigned incidents and service requests with detailed status/tasks/actions in the JSP ITSM tool

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA in a large enterprise environment
• Strong experience with SQL Server administration, T-SQL development, performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, and database recovery
• Working knowledge of Windows Server platforms, PowerShell scripting, and SQL Server integration with VMware virtual environments
• Experience with database backup tools, encryption (TDE), and DoD STIG/SRG hardening for SQL Server
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), IAVM remediation, and cybersecurity POA&M management for database environments
• Experience supporting enterprise application databases (e.g., SharePoint, SCCM, SCOM, Skype/ SfB ) is strongly preferred
• Microsoft SQL Server certification (e.g., MCSA: SQL or successor) strongly preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to provide after-hours/on-call support for ASI and break/fix events

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• ITSM
• MS SQL Server
• SQL
• VMware

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays