MS SQL Database Administrator at Vangarde

Vangarde is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or dis-ability status.

Description: We are currently seeking an individual with a strong background in Database Administration to support web and desktop applications for a large enterprise.  This position involves:

• Implementing and maintaining scheduled jobs to ensure optimal performance and integrity of the database systems
• Adhering to established Configuration Management processes and procedures for system change management
• Upgrading Microsoft SQL Server instances to latest versions
• Patching Microsoft SQL Server instances
• Managing database security
• Controlling access permissions and privileges
• Setting up and administering enterprise scale Windows servers
• Optimizing Windows applications
• Developing and maintaining Continuity of Operations documents and materials
• Building new server instances
• Promoting applications and data from development, to test, to production environments
• Monitoring and tuning database performance
• Working with Software Developers to ensure SQL queries run efficiently
• Providing technical consultation to Program Managers, Software Developers, Air Force Management, and other customers
• Performing trend analysis on system performance
• Recommending configuration changes
• Participating in planning activities to schedule system upgrades
• Applying Security Template Implementation Guides (STIGs) as appropriate

Required Experience and Skills:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft Server operating systems
• Strong experience in developing, maintaining and deploying complex SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages
• Experience with Storage Area Network (SAN) architectures
• Experience with VM Ware and other virtual environments
• Understanding of SQL Server replication, clustering, and mirroring
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must have an active Secret security clearance

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Familiarity with the U.S. Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration for Windows
• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force as a civilian, contractor, or service member
• .NET Framework configuration and/or development experience
• Release Management experience
• Windows Server Administration
• Visual Studio
• Security Template Implementation Guide (STIG) experience
• Internet Information Services (IIS) administration experience

Hours:

• Full Time (average 40 hours per week)
• Flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits:

Vangarde’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Group health care plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 120 hours of vacation and paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year