Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

TekSynap • Suitland, MD

7h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to provide advanced database administration, high-availability engineering, and performance optimization support for mission-critical Census Bureau systems.
TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) is the nation’s leading source of high-quality data on the population and economy, supporting evidence-based decision-making across the Federal Government, industry, and the public. To sustain and modernize its data infrastructure, the Census Bureau is establishing an enterprise Database Center of Excellence (DCoE) to centralize and standardize database administration services across the organization.
Census Bureau systems operate within a complex, heterogeneous IT ecosystem that includes multiple operating systems, database technologies, and deployment models. This position works collaboratively with program offices, infrastructure teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure consistent, secure, and reliable database services across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience providing Microsoft SQL Server database administration and development support in enterprise environments. Experience must include SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, replication, and ETL/reporting support in large-scale, multi-tiered production environments.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required. Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Must possess at least one Microsoft database certification, such as: – Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Data Management and Analytics – MCSE – Data Platform – MCSE – Business Intelligence
• U.S. Citizenship
• Clearance: Public Trust – Moderate Risk

Nice To Haves

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in database administration, system analysis, design, development, and support of Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL Server in enterprise environments.
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a SQL Server Developer with extensive expertise in SSIS and SSRS.
• Extensive experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong expertise with T-SQL, relational database design, and data integrity enforcement.
• Experience supporting SQL Server security administration.
• Experience supporting SQL Server environments in virtualized infrastructures.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across technical teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level administration and operational support for Microsoft SQL Server environments in production, development, and replication settings.
• Performs installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016).
• Leads SQL Server upgrade and migration efforts, including migrations from SQL Server 2008 to 2012/2016.
• Designs, implements, and supports high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, and Log Shipping.
• Configures and manages Active/Passive and Active/Active clustering environments.
• Implements and manages SQL Server replication models, including Snapshot, Merge, and Transactional Replication.
• Supports SQL Server environments operating in virtualized infrastructures, including VMware-based deployments.
• Performs advanced database performance tuning and optimization, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
• Conducts database consistency checks and integrity validation using DBCC utilities.
• Develops and maintains database objects using T-SQL, including tables, views, triggers, functions, indexes, and relational database models.
• Manages SQL Server security, including authentication, authorization, roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Supports ETL, reporting, and analytics solutions using SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS.
• Troubleshoots complex SQL Server issues and performs root cause analysis and resolution.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level SQL Server database administrators.
• Documents database configurations, standards, procedures, and operational activities in alignment with DCoE policies.

Benefits

• We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees