Senior SQL Database Administrator (Hybrid)

Citizant Inc•Washington, DC

2d•$112,000 - $124,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Citizant is hiring a Senior SQL Database Administrator to manage and support SQL Server databases essential to the operations of the USCP Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD). The role supports a mission-critical environment in a sensitive law enforcement setting, ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and availability of vital data systems. The position is on-site at USCP facilities in Washington, DC, with hybrid work. It is full-time during normal business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The role begins with full on-site work during acclimation, followed by at least two days per week on-site and up to three days of telework, subject to USCP direction. Occasional off-hours and weekend support may be needed for deployments, special events, and maintenance windows. Applicants must be local to the D.C. area and able to pass USCP criminal history, fingerprinting, and badging requirements and comply with USCP data protection and confidentiality obligations. A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data-related certifications are preferred but not required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of professional database administration experience.
At least 5 years administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise production environments.
Must be local to the D.C. area.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server architecture, configuration, and management.
Strong experience with backup and restore strategies, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Proficiency in performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimization, and monitoring tools.
Familiarity with Windows Server environments and integration of SQL Server with enterprise applications.
Understanding of data security, encryption, access control, and audit requirements in a federal context.
Ability to collaborate with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ability to pass USCP criminal history check, fingerprinting, and badging requirements and comply with USCP data protection and confidentiality obligations.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft SQL Server or Azure data-related certifications.
Experience supporting databases for law enforcement or other public safety organizations.
Familiarity with Azure SQL Managed Instance or other cloud-based database services.
Experience with DevOps practices related to database deployment and version control.
Strong analytical and communication skills for explaining complex database issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Plan, install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases across development, test, and production environments.
Perform routine and advanced database administration, including backup and recovery, failover, clustering, and disaster recovery planning.
Monitor and tune performance to optimize query execution, resource utilization, and overall database health.
Work with application development and business teams to design and implement data models, schemas, and stored procedures supporting EAMD solutions.
Implement and enforce database security policies, roles, and permissions consistent with USCP security and privacy requirements.
Troubleshoot database issues affecting applications and services, and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
Maintain documentation of database configurations, processes, and standards.
Participate in cross-training and knowledge transfer.
Provide occasional off-hours and weekend support for deployments, special events, and maintenance windows.