SQL Database Administrator

Amentum•Richmond, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents. The SQL Database Administrator IV is responsible for developing and enforcing security best practices; managing and maintaining SQL Server databases; implementing and managing database backup and recovery strategies; collaborating with development teams to support database related tasks; performing database performance tuning and optimization. This position requires US Citizenship and is US Remote Telework.

Requirements

Expertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.
Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.
Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.
Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events.
Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS
Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.) is a plus.
Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and business analysts, to implement and troubleshoot database solutions that meet organizational needs.
Ability to foster effective communication and teamwork within diverse technical environments to deliver high-quality results.
Typically 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Two years of experience can be substituted for each year of a college degree.
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows operating system a plus
Experience with VMWare a plus
Experience with Postgres and MySQL a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and enforce security best practices for Amentum to include industry standards such as encryption, role-based access control and compliance auditing.
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.
Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing to protect data.
Serve as DBMS subject matter expert on team with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.
Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.