Database Administrator, Senior (IT)

DSS, Inc. is a leading provider of health information software solutions and systems integration services, supporting thousands of clinicians and administrative professionals across public and private healthcare organizations nationwide.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive SQL Server expertise to join our Database Infrastructure Management and Administration team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of our mission-critical databases. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, strategic problem-solving abilities, and proven experience supporting enterprise-level database environments.

What We Offer

• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
  
• Opportunities for skills development, certifications, and career growth
  
• Meaningful work that directly impacts healthcare delivery and patient outcomes
  

The Senior Database Administrator will:

Database Administration & Management

• Administer and maintain multiple SQL Server instances across development, testing, and production environments
  
• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server databases and related components
  
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity planning
  
• Manage database backups and recoveries
  
• Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions
  
• Perform regular maintenance tasks including index optimization, statistics updates, and space management
  

Performance & Optimization

• Conduct advanced performance tuning of databases, queries, and server configurations
  
• Analyze and resolve complex database performance issues and bottlenecks
  
• Design and implement indexing strategies for optimal query performance
  
• Monitor and optimize resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O, storage)
  
• Establish performance baselines and proactive monitoring alerts
  
• Assist with developing partitioning and archiving strategies
  

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Implement and manage high availability solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering)
  
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and procedures
  
• Conduct regular DR testing and documentation updates
  
• Manage database replication and synchronization processes
  
• Ensure RTO and RPO requirements are met for critical systems
  

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain database security best practices and policies
  
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)
  
• Manage encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
  
• Coordinate with security teams on database-related security initiatives
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
  
• Work with infrastructure teams on server and storage planning
  
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support
  
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and create technical documentation
  
• Periodic travel required for core team meetings
  

Process Improvement

• Maintain and monitor database monitoring and alerting systems
  
• Recommend and document changes to operating procedures
  
• Evaluate and implement new database technologies and tools
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for database operations
  

Infrastructure & Tools

• Knowledge of storage systems and storage optimization
  
• Experience with monitoring tools (Extended Events, RedGate, DataDog, etc.)
  
• Understanding of networking concepts related to database connectivity
  

Security and Privacy Responsibilities:

Individuals working for DSS or any Subsidiary will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties. Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

The preceding functions are examples of the work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and make reasonable accommodation as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a Federal background check
  
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
  
• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)
  
• Advanced proficiency in T-SQL programming and query optimization
  
• Extensive experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  
• Deep understanding of Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
  
• Strong experience with backup and recovery strategies (full, differential, log backups)
  
• Expertise in performance monitoring and tuning tools and techniques
  
• Knowledge of SQL Server security implementation and best practices
  
• Ability to work in the US for a Government Contractor
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS technologies
  
• Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  
• Experience with database migration projects and upgrade planning
  
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
  
• Knowledge of other database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  
• Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence environments
  
• Understanding of containerization for database deployments
  
• Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government)
  

Education:

Required: Bachelors degree or a combination of education and experience will be considered for this position

Desired: Masters degree

Certification(s), Licenses:

Required:

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) required
  

Desired:

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) preferred.
  
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) preferred
  

Years of experience in a similar role:

Required:

• 7-plus years of MS SQL Development and Administration
  
• 7 years of Development environment experience in the process of data modeling and normalization to ensure that databases are designed to promote data integrity
  
• 7 years IT operation experience with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
  
• Four-plus years of working with MS SQL as the backend for an enterprise application for thousands of concurrent customers
  

Desired:

• Two-plus years of C# development
  
• Two-plus years of .NET development
  

Physical Demand: (per observation of incumbents in this position)

Standing

10% per day

Sitting

80% per day

Walking

5% per day

Stooping

5% per day

Lifting

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

Computer Work

80% per day

Telephone Work

10% per day

Reading

10% per day

Other, please specify

DSS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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