Database Administrator - Associate

Agile Defense; Fort Huachuca (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a Database Administrator - Associate in Fort Huachuca, AZ. The role requires performing database maintenance, managing user access, and optimizing SQL Server performance. Candidates typically need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, with no prior experience required for this entry-level position. Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. This position demands 100% on-site work. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Typically has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Entry-level position, 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine database maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Analyze business procedures for database design.
• Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases.
• Monitor and optimize database performance.
• Develop and maintain data models and documentation.

Skills

Database maintenance

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

SQL queries and procedures

User access management

Data import routines

Backup and recovery processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Title

Database Administrator - Associate

Location

Fort Huachuca, AZ

Clearance Level

Secret; Must have clearance to start

Responsibilities

• Performs routine database maintenance. Assists with tuning performance, troubleshooting, writing queries and stored procedures, managing user access, developing and running data import routines from external systems, testing and updating disaster recovery procedures, and developing and executing database upgrade plans.
• Analyzes business procedures and problems to design, implement, and refine accurate, secure, and efficient logical and physical databases in alignment with database design standards.
• Installs, configures, and maintains SQL Server databases, ensuring continual care and peak performance.
• Monitors and optimizes database performance by troubleshooting bottlenecks and query issues.
• Identifies and resolves production and application development problems related to the database management system. Implements and manages comprehensive backup, recovery, and replication processes to protect company data resources against unauthorized access and destruction.
• Develops and maintains data models and documentation for the data dictionary, including data type, structure, and intended use.
• Confers with project teams and organizational units to ascertain specific output requirements and defines logical and mathematical operations.
• Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals related to operational systems.
• Manages individual projects, including customer communications, while also working effectively as part of a larger team.
• Shares information and work together with team members as needed to accomplish given tasks.
• Performs on-call duties in support of production applications.
• 100% on-site work requirement.

Education and Background

• Typically has a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field, and 0‑2 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• Entry Level position.

Experience Requirements

• 0 years with BS/BA
• 4 years’ experience with no degree
• Must have Active DoD Secret Clearance

Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) or equivalent RDBMS certification
• And one of the following: Comptia Security+, Cloud+, GSEC, Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Working Conditions

100% on-site work requirement, no remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities