SQL Database Manager

TekSynap•Reston, VA

About The Position

We are seeking a SQL Database Manager to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The SQL Database Manager oversees the design, implementation, security, performance, and lifecycle maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting DIA mission systems. The role combines hands‑on database engineering and administration with stakeholder engagement, change control, and compliance within a highly secure enterprise. You’ll ensure data platforms are resilient, performant, auditable, and aligned to program SLAs and cybersecurity directives. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond "STOP". As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
BS, 5-7 years of relevant experience; MS, 3-5 years; PhD, 0-3 years
One of the following DoD 8570/ CS-DAT-421 certifications: CISSP (Preferred) CASP+ GCED CISA
Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016+), TSQL, backup/restore strategies, high availability, and performance tuning.
Experience with PowerShell for automation and administrative scripting.
Hands on with change management, SDLC environments, and release governance in a secure enterprise.
Familiarity with STIG/hardening practices, auditing, and security controls applicable to DoD environments.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP300)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP203)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104)
CompTIA Security+
ITIL® Foundation
Microsoft PowerShell
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Azure Kubernetes Service experience
Security+ CE
RMF Training (DoD 8510)
STIG implementation training
Azure DevOps
PowerShell certification

Responsibilities

Engineering & Administration: Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances (on‑prem and/or cloud), including HA/DR (Always On Availability Groups, log shipping), backup/restore, patching, and capacity planning.
Performance & Reliability: Monitor and tune databases—index strategy, execution plans, I/O and memory optimization; implement baselines and health dashboards.
Data Lifecycle Management: Oversee schema changes, environment promotions, and release coordination through change management (Dev/Test/Prod) with version control and automation.
Security & Compliance: Implement and audit RBAC, encryption at rest/in transit, auditing, and STIG‑driven hardening aligned to DoD policies and tenant security guidelines for TS/SCI environments.
Scripting & Automation: Build administrative scripts (T‑SQL, PowerShell) for maintenance, compliance checks, and repeatable deployments.
Continuity & DR: Define and test RPO/RTO objectives; validate backups, restores, and failover procedures through regular exercises.
Data Quality & Integrity: Enforce standards, validate ETL jobs, and coordinate with application teams to remediate data issues.
Collaboration & Support: Partner with application owners, cybersecurity, network, and storage teams; provide Tier 3 escalation support and on‑call rotation coverage as required.
Documentation: Maintain SOPs, runbooks, architecture diagrams, CM plans, and ATO evidence artifacts.
Reporting: Provide capacity, performance, vulnerability, and compliance reporting to program leadership.