SQL Server Database Administrator - Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is hiring a Senior Database Administrator for our DOE -NNSA client. This role is hybrid and can be located in Albuquerque, NM, Washington DC or Las Vegas, NV. You will support classified and unclassified IT systems, working on project planning, design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance.

• Build, configure, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL database servers
• Collaborate with support contractors, government personnel, and military members to:
• Integrate, troubleshoot, and document enterprise database systems.
• Provide Tier II and Tier III support services for database infrastructure hardware and software.
• Respond to incoming tickets, calls, and emails in a production environment.
• Provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain virtual and physical database servers in data centers.
• Perform database administration tasks such as:
• Backup and recovery
• Database performance tuning
• Security management
• Storage capacity increase
• Implement database security measures and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Assist application support teams with implementation and troubleshooting activities related to database integration.
• Collaborate with other teams such as server administrators, storage administrators, and network administrators to identify and resolve database-related issues.
• Participate in the implementation and migration of databases to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Conduct regular audits of database accounts, access rights, and activity to ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for various database platforms.
• Monitor and analyze database performance, tuning as needed to optimize system performance.
• Stay current with emerging database technologies and trends, providing recommendations for improvement and innovation.
• Be available for after-hours and weekend support as required for scheduled maintenance and incident response.

• B.S. in related technical discipline is preferred, relevant experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy clearance, must have an active DOE Q clearance or DoD Top Secret.
• Work is onsite.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure operations, with a focus on database administration.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in managing Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Proficiency in database server administration, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Experience in backup and recovery strategies for database systems.
• Familiarity with database security best practices and implementation.
• Expertise in managing and maintaining database systems in on-premises environments.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery concepts for databases.
• Knowledge of database monitoring and performance analysis tools such as Microsoft SQL Server Performance Monitor
• Familiarity with database migration and upgrade processes
• Strong understanding of database connectivity and relevant networking protocols
• Knowledge of SQL and proficiency in writing complex queries and stored procedures using the appropriate SQL dialect for each database platform.
• Experience in database schema design and optimization
• Familiarity with database reporting and visualization tools
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills specific to database

Desired Skills

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting virtual infrastructures for databases using technologies such as: VMware vSphere, vCenter, Horizon View, vRealize Operations, NSX, vSAN, vCloud
• Experience in other Database proficiencies such as MongoDB, postgreDB, Oracle DB, etc.
• Experience managing and operating VMware Horizon and VMware ESXi for database environments.
• VDI Instant Clone management experience preferred in the context of database virtualization.
• Familiarity with hyper-converged virtualization platforms for databases.
• Application Virtualization experience in a VDI environment for database applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Stack and administration of virtualization environments for databases, including: Azure AD, Microsoft 365
• Linked clone VDI architecture knowledge for VM Horizon implementations in the context of databases.
• Experience with Security Compliance and Tenable Security Center scan reports specific to database environments.
• Experience with database patching cycles and familiarity with relevant tools and technologies.

Certifications

• Relevant database certifications from the respective vendors, such as:
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• MongoDB Certified DBA Associate
• PostgreSQL Certified Professional

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD.  The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2023.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-KM1