Sr. SQL Database Administrator I (6893)
About The Position
The Sr. SQL Database Administrator I joins a collaborative team responsible for designing, maintaining, securing, and optimizing mission-critical database environments supporting senior levels of the federal government. The role administers on-premises and cloud database systems, develops SQL queries and reporting logic, supports business intelligence reports and dashboards primarily in Power BI, and implements data retention, governance, access-control, auditing, backup, and data-quality policies. The position also requires establishing customer trust and providing innovative solutions tailored to customer needs.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- 7–10 years of hands-on SQL Server administration and engineering experience.
- Experience with database automation and DevOps practices, including PowerShell, dbatools, or similar SQL Server automation tools.
- Experience with Desired State Configuration (DSC) or comparable configuration management technologies.
- Experience managing code and deployments using GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control platforms.
- Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar technologies.
- Strong experience with SQL Server high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security best practices.
Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize on-premises and cloud database systems, including schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures, to support data integrity, consistency, and performance.
- Develop, execute, and refine SQL queries, scripts, and reporting logic for data access, extraction, and analysis.
- Support development of business intelligence reports and dashboards, primarily in Power BI.
- Implement and enforce data retention, data governance, access-control, auditing, backup, and data-quality policies and standards.
- Build customer trust and provide creative, innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave and dependent care.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- May be eligible for performance-based bonuses and additional incentives.
- Company-paid training and/or certifications may be available.
- Referral bonuses may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
