SQL Database Administrator, Mid

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.•Dahlgren, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to support government clients in Dahlgren, VA. The role involves operating in a dynamic environment, performing tasks such as upgrades and migrations, instance and database hardening, supporting system accreditation processes, application and database troubleshooting, conducting code reviews (including assessing the impact of stored procedures and constraints), database design and development, performance optimization, and recommending/implementing process improvement technologies.

Requirements

5 years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008R2–2019) and Azure SQL Database in various environments.
2 years experience with high availability solutions including Failover Cluster and Always-On.
Skilled in SQL Server troubleshooting, performance tuning, monitoring, and issue resolution using tools like extended events and SQL Profiler.
Experience supporting databases on virtual platforms.
Proficiency in query, index, DB I/O tuning, Stored Procedures, T-SQL, and PowerShell.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning, testing, backup/restore, and recovery models.
Ability to detect and resolve resource contention issues (CPU, memory, I/O, disk).
Familiarity with secure build practices aligned with DISA STIG and multiple IT/cloud environments.
Experience with Azure Cloud and database services on Windows and Linux.
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and teamwork abilities.
Certifications required: DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 or 3 (Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP) and MS Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300).
Interim DoD Secret security clearance required at start; must obtain Top-Secret clearance and meet classified information eligibility.

Responsibilities

Perform upgrades and migrations.
Harden instances and databases.
Support system accreditation processes.
Troubleshoot applications and databases.
Conduct code reviews, assessing the impact of stored procedures and constraints.
Design and develop databases.
Optimize database performance.
Recommend and implement process improvement technologies.
Maintain database security, patch vulnerabilities, and perform remediation.
Perform backups, restores, database maintenance, clustering, mirroring, and replication.