NCIS SQL Database Administrator | Active Top Secret clearance
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a SQL Database Administrator to support the IT Technology Development division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, Virginia. The role manages current and planned SQL Server databases supporting customer COTS applications and works with a systems-administration team supporting Windows Server 2016–2019, desktops, and printers. The administrator is responsible for database operations and maintenance and, as needed, designing, planning, and implementing databases, including their creation, security, access, backup and recovery, and documentation. The position includes administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012–2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services; monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and tuning databases; managing backup and recovery procedures; and supporting SQL Server Always On and Microsoft Failover Clustering. The administrator also performs systems-administration tasks, security scans and remediation, STIG implementation, account management, and documentation for security and Release Management Framework requirements. SSIS and Power BI Reporting Server administration and other SQL DBA duties are also included. The role is onsite at Quantico, VA, with hybrid telecommuting options listed. It requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI after hire, as well as U.S. citizenship. The position is listed at 40 scheduled hours per week, with no travel required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of work experience administering Microsoft SQL Server databases, version 2012 or newer.
- Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012–2019.
- Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption in SQL Server.
- Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance after hire.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Security+ CE certification required.
- Bachelor of Science degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Onsite work at Quantico, Virginia.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Server 2016 or higher.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016–2019.
Responsibilities
- Manage current and planned SQL Server databases that support customer COTS applications.
- Perform database operations and maintenance, including monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
- Design, plan, create, and implement databases as needed, including access methods, security, validation, organization, and protection.
- Administer Microsoft SQL Server 2012–2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.
- Manage SQL Server Always On setup and operations and Microsoft Failover Clustering.
- Develop, document, and apply database backup and recovery procedures; perform scheduled and unscheduled backups and recovery using SQL Server SSMS or SQL CMD.
- Evaluate and install software releases, patches, and system upgrades; identify and troubleshoot system issues.
- Develop, document, and apply systems backup and recovery procedures.
- Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediation; support certification and accreditation by running scans, resolving findings, and documenting solutions, workarounds, or exception justifications.
- Document, implement, and maintain database security policies in accordance with DISA STIG requirements, including applying STIGs to SQL Server databases and considering effects on related applications.
- Create and maintain database standards, controls, procedures, security documentation, and documentation required for the Release Management Framework (RMF).
- Complete planning and documentation before new integrations or implementations.
- Assist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administrators.
- Create and update user accounts and manage accounts in Active Directory.
- Perform SSIS and Power BI Reporting Server administration.
- May program in an administrative language such as PowerShell or VBS.
- Perform other SQL DBA duties as assigned.
- Work as part of a team of systems administrators managing Windows Server 2016–2019, desktops, and printers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Vacation, sick, personal, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
