Database Administrator

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Overview:

The SOSi team is growing in Europe, and we are looking for a talented and dedicated Database Administrator to support an IT program based in Wiesbaden, Germany. SOSi is a family-owned government contractor with a long history of providing technical solutions to customers performing challenging missions.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL based systems and tools.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of the production SQL server databases.
• Responsible for database security, integrity, reliability, high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Identify and troubleshoot database issues and analyze, design, build, test, and implement solutions. Implement and troubleshoot triggers, views, stored procedures, and data integrity constraints.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures including DoD STIG requirements.
• Create database views, design/create databases, creation scripts, database foreign keys, and indexes.
• Migrate data from one database to another using SQL import tools, Excel, Access, or by writing stored procedures.
• Troubleshoot application errors by examining data, tables, stored procedures, functions, and queries; troubleshoot connection errors and report errors.
• Identify and collect data sets.
• Educate management and peers about SQL-related issues.
• Serve as a technical representative for internal and external coordination of the day-to-day operations.
• Advise on situations that may require additional support or escalation.
• Active DOD Secret security clearance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field.
• 8+ years of technical experience in the following areas:
• SQL Server (2016 preferred).
• Microsoft Server (2016 preferred).
• Microsoft DHCP/DNS Server.
• Active Directory.
• PowerShell scripting.
• IAT II Information Assurance Certification II such as Security+ or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 years of SQL Server database development experience.
• Expert understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Experience with VMware products and other virtualization technologies.
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytical thinking, problem-solving, and managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be approved by the USG and qualify as a Technical Expert under the U.S. SOFA in Germany.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MCSA: SQL Server Administration.
• At least 1 year of SharePoint administrative experience.

Working Conditions:

• Normal for an office environment.
• 8-hour shift between hours of operation, 40 hours per week.
• Fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Occasional need to support after hours and weekends as required by mission-specific requirements.

Working with SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst, Information Technology, and Customer Service

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing