Senior Database Administrator @ Washington, DC

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE 5 DAYS/WEEK.

NEED ONLY LOCALS TO WASHINGTON, DC

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 ROUNDS (VIRTUAL, INPERSON)

THIS IS AN ONSITE ROLE 5 DAYS/WEEK.

NEED ONLY LOCALS TO WASHINGTON, DC

INTERVIEW PROCESS: 2 ROUNDS (VIRTUAL, INPERSON)

CLEARANCE REQUIRED: PUBLIC TRUST

Manager update:

They want candidates that are more senior (10+ years).

Should be well versed in scripts and stored procedures.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

1 . Database Administration: Design, install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.

2. Performance Tuning: Identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow running queries, inefficient database design, and indexing problems, to ensure optimal database performance.

3. Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect the integrity and availability of the database, including disaster recovery planning and testing.

4. Security Management: Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control, auditing, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA.

5. Troubleshooting: Analyze and resolve database-related issues, such as connectivity problems, data corruption, and system failures, in a timely and efficient manner.

6. Automation: Develop and maintain scripts, automation tools, and monitoring solutions to streamline database management tasks and improve operational efficiency.

7. Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth, analyze resource usage, and forecast capacity requirements to ensure that the infrastructure can support current and future needs.

8. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system engineers, and other IT staff to support application development, deployment, and integration with the database platform.

9. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with organizational standards.

The successful candidate will have:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications

2. Experience: Several years of experience in SQL Server database administration, including experience with performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security.

3. Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL Server administration, T-SQL, database design, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS SQL Database) is a plus.

4. Tools and Technologies: Experience with database management tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Extended Events), and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL scripts).

5. Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

6. Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

7. Compliance and Security: Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices for securing sensitive data, as well as experience with implementing and maintaining security controls in a database environment.