Associate Production SQL Server DBA with Secret Clearance (MD DC VA Remote)

RiseMe; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to support federal customers. This role requires a Secret clearance and local proximity to Maryland, DC, and Virginia, with current remote work but within commuting distance of DC. Responsibilities include SQL Server admin, patching, replication, Always On, and security configurations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with SQL Server, 1+ year with IIS/Windows Server, and U.S. citizenship. Oracle and PowerShell skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SQL Server.
• 1+ years of experience with IIS and Service Accounts.
• 1+ years of experience with Windows Server.
• U.S. Citizenship required (per federal regulations).
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in database administration on SQL Server.
• Install database scripts and software applications on both database and web application servers.
• Analyze and define database and security requirements.
• Develop database queries and apply patches in test and patch environments.
• Coordinate with Testers and Test Leads for backup, rollback, and recovery plans.
• Perform health checks for Windows servers and SQL DBs, and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Configure and maintain DB maintenance plans for backup and recovery.
• Configure and maintain DB Transactional Replication.
• Configure and maintain Always On Availability Group (AAG).
• Support Data-at-Rest encryption and interface with production support teams.
• Troubleshoot issues from errors including IIS, Windows app errors, etc.
• Conduct code reviews and test installation scripts and deployment guides.
• Communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing.

Skills

SQL Server

IIS

Windows Server

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle

PowerShell

Job description

*This position requires a Secret Security Clearance. *

Must be local to Maryland, DC, and Virginia Areas—currently remote, but within commuting distance of DC.

ICF’s IT Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology-driven department, seeking a motivated SQL Server DBA to support the upcoming needs of our federal customers.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in database administration on SQL Server
• Install database scripts and software applications on both database and web application servers
• Ability to analyze and define database and security requirements
• Develop database queries and apply patches in the test and patch environment
• Coordinate with Testers and Test Leads for backup, rollback, and recovery plans
• Perform health checks for Windows servers and SQL DBs, and troubleshoot abnormalities.
• Configure and maintain DB maintenance plans for DB backup and recovery.
• Configure and maintain DB Transactional Replication.
• Configure and maintain Always On Availability Group (AAG).
• Configure, maintain and support databases in an enterprise operations environment per application instructions or requirements
• Support Data-at-Rest encryption
• Interface with the production support team and software developers to resolve daily database issues
• Troubleshoot issues stemming from a wide range of errors including problematic database scripts, IIS configuration, Windows application errors, etc.
• Conduct code reviews as well as testing of installation scripts and deployment guides
• Ability to work in a team environment supporting various groups and user types
• Ability to communicate complex ideas verbally and in a written format

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in SQL Server
• 1+ years of experience with IIS and Service Accounts
• 1+ years of experience with Windows Server
• U.S. Citizenship required (per federal regulations).
• Active Secret clearance

Desired:

• Experience with Oracle
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience performing code reviews
• Experience with PowerShell and Command Line Commands
• Experience analyzing requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or a similar discipline.

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Pay Range

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$74,090.00 - $125,954.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)