SQL Server Database Administrator

Accenture • Washington, DC

115d • $115,500 - $243,100

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the Degree)
• 8 years of experience in IT and/or Database administration
• 3 years of SQL Server database administration Experience
• Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, components, and internals.
• T-SQL experience with query optimization and performance tuning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions, such as AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering, and replication.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS).
• Experience with Enterprise SQL Server Database Services (ESDBS)
• Knowledge of other database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL)
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Data Management and Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server databases and related software.
• Monitor and maintain performance, security, and reliability of SQL Server databases.
• Perform database tuning and optimization to ensure efficient query execution.
• Implement and maintain database backup and recovery strategies.
• Manage database security by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, including performance bottlenecks, data corruption, and connectivity issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to database management.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support as needed.

Benefits

• Wide variety of benefits offered by Accenture Federal Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees