Senior SQL Database Administrator

Lawelawe Technology Services • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior SQL Database Administrator will maintain SQL Server databases supporting a federal law enforcement customer’s enterprise applications. Working with application, database, infrastructure, and business analysis professionals, the role helps maintain dependable services and implement changes that meet approved customer needs. The position is contingent upon contract award.

This is a full-time onsite position in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or telework may be available with approval. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime and evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs. The job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of SQL experience.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
• Ability to diagnose database issues and document administrative procedures.
• Experience monitoring database health and identifying causes of performance degradation.
• Ability to plan and document database maintenance and recovery activities with attention to service continuity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical staff and customer stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and follow customer security and change procedures.
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal history checks and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning to address identified issues.
• Administer database backups and recovery processes and validate recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot database availability and performance issues with application and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain database configuration, maintenance, and recovery documentation.
• Review database health indicators and investigate errors, resource constraints, and recurring performance issues.
• Coordinate database changes with application developers and infrastructure staff to support application compatibility.
• Support authorized database access and configuration changes in accordance with customer security procedures.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and maintenance activities to support continuity and knowledge transfer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior