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. Serve as a SQL Database Administrator, responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies, collaborate with development teams to support database related tasks, perform 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
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.
Typically 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
US Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.)
Experience with Windows operating system
Experience with VMWare
Experience with Postgres and MySQL

Responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.
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.
Work closely 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.