Database Administrator (Senior-Level)
About The Position
Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Database Administrator to work at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This non-remote position supports enterprise application modernization and digital transformation initiatives across CPE Aviation (Capability Production Executive Office Aviation), formerly known as PEO Aviation. The role administers and supports database environments for mission-critical Army aviation applications and operational systems, ensuring security, compliance, performance, and availability. The Database Administrator works with infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, application, and engineering teams. The role contributes to database modernization and cloud migration, cybersecurity compliance, and business continuity efforts. Employment is contingent on successful government contract award, funding availability, completion of contract negotiations, and customer approval. Relocation incentives are available.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one; the posting also identifies an active DoD Secret Clearance as required.
- Five or more years of experience administering and supporting enterprise database environments.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, database security, backup and recovery, and performance optimization.
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent.
- Microsoft SQL certifications equivalent to Exams 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463, or comparable database administration experience.
- Experience implementing database patching, cybersecurity compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications, database integrations, and mission-critical business systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining database documentation, operational procedures, and technical artifacts.
- Baseline certification must be obtained within six months of hire if not already held.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Database Administration, or a related technical discipline.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.
- AWS Certified Database – Specialty.
- Knowledge of Windows Server, Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, and Group Policy.
- Experience supporting VMware, Linux, and virtualized enterprise environments.
- Experience with vulnerability management tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Retina, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting cloud migration, cloud database administration, and modernization initiatives.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications and mission-critical systems.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise SQL and database environments supporting mission-critical systems and applications.
- Monitor database performance, utilization, capacity, and availability, and implement improvements to reliability and efficiency.
- Implement and maintain DISA STIGs, RMF controls, cybersecurity requirements, and database security best practices.
- Perform database patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management.
- Manage database backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
- Support cloud migration, database modernization, and integration of emerging technologies.
- Develop and maintain database documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge management resources.
- Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and engineers to resolve database and application issues.
- Support database architecture, performance tuning, data integrity, and system optimization.
- Assist with testing, implementation, and sustainment of new applications and database technologies.
- Support audit readiness, compliance requirements, and security assessments for enterprise database environments.
- Support enterprise infrastructure modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives across the CPE Aviation environment.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid long- and short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation incentive program
- Certification reimbursement program
- Retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
