SQL Database Administrator, Senior

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.•Dahlgren, VA

5d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America. RMC is hiring for a Sr. SQL Database Administrator to support our government customers in Dahlgren, VA. The successful candidate will perform in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019) and Azure SQL Database (PAAS, IAAS, DAAS) in Production, Q/A and Test, and Development environments.
Experience with T-SQL and PowerShell Scripting – query writing, indexing and DB I/O performance tuning, Stored Procedures, functions and views, customization coding, data models & Entity Relationships Diagrams (ERDs).
Experience implementing and supporting highly available SQL Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and Always-On.
Experience with SQL Server troubleshooting, performance tuning, issues monitoring and resolution, to include extended events and performance monitoring.
Experience with Azure Cloud and Database Service, to include Windows and Linux environments.
Experience with reporting, integration, and/or analysis services.
Knowledge and experience in high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) principles and practices, to include planning, testing, backup/restore using disk-based backup solutions.
Strong communication, interpersonal and human relations skills to interact with clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in MIS or Computer Science related field and Six (6) years’ technical experience.
In lieu of degree, Ten (10) years of technical experience and MS Azure Database Administrator Associate Certification (DP-300).
Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 (Security+ CE or equivalent) or Level 3 (CASP, CISSP, or equivalent).
Security Clearance: An Interim DoD secret security clearance is required to start.
Applicant must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. Selected applicant may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

MS Azure Database Administrator Associate Certification (DP-300) is strongly desired. Will be required to obtain and maintain certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute complex database upgrades and migrations, including architecture planning, risk mitigation, validation, and rollback strategies.
Architect and implement advanced database and instance hardening in compliance with DoD STIGs and security requirements; lead remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings.
Serve as a key contributor to system accreditation activities (e.g., RMF), including control implementation, documentation, audit support, and continuous monitoring strategies.
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex database and application issues, providing scalable and long-term solutions.
Conduct and oversee in-depth code reviews, advising on database design patterns and evaluating the use of stored procedures, constraints, and triggers to enforce business rules and ensure performance and maintainability.
Design and lead development of robust, scalable database architectures, schemas, and data models aligned with enterprise standards.
Drive database performance optimization efforts, including advanced query tuning, indexing strategies, partitioning, and resource optimization across environments.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging technologies, tools, and process improvements to enhance database performance, security, and operational efficiency.
Mentor junior database administrators and developers, establishing best practices, standards, and governance for database management and development.