Database Administrator II - SQL Server/MariaDB

Quevera; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 141,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Education stipend: $5,000/year for ed,

iQTouch Program

6% 401(k) match

4% profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a Database Administrator II with deep SQL Server and MariaDB experience to support mission-critical programs in Linthicum, MD. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and a strong background in database design, maintenance, and automation.

You will work across on-premises data centers and cloud environments, ensuring performance, reliability, and secure data handling while collaborating with diverse teams and documenting procedures.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a Database Administrator in similar scope and complexity.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; or four additional years of DBA experience in lieu of a degree.
• IAT Level II certification or higher per DoD 8570.01-M (e.g., CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+) required.
• Experience with SQL Server, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures.
• Patch and perform routine maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Support databases hosted in on-premises data centers and cloud environments.
• Monitor database performance and perform index and performance management.
• Troubleshoot issues with database instances and applications.
• Support database backup and recovery processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Contribute to growth and maturity of database administration processes.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams to support the mission.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

SQL Server

MariaDB

Oracle databases

Indexing

Performance tuning

Patch management

Backup and recovery

PowerShell

Python

Cloud environments

Active TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

4 additional years of DBA experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

IAT Level II certification (DoD 8570.01-M) or higher

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MariaDB

Oracle databases

Job description

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Database Administrator II - SQL Server/MariaDB

Full Time

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3489

Salary Range: $140,602.00 To $189,269.00 Annually

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator II - SQL Server/MariaDB with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Linthicum, Maryland.

In this role, you will join a small, talented database administration team responsible for creating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures. These databases are hosted in both on-premises data centers and cloud environments.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional with hands-on database administration experience, a desire to learn new skills, and an interest in improving and automating database support processes. This individual should work well in a collaborative team environment and be willing to think creatively to identify effective technical solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and MariaDB databases across multiple networks and architectures.
• Perform patching and routine maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Support database environments hosted in on-premises data centers and cloud environments.
• Monitor database performance and perform index and performance management.
• Troubleshoot issues involving database instances and applications.
• Support database backup and recovery processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive database administration tasks.
• Contribute to the growth and maturity of database administration processes.
• Collaborate with diverse technical teams in support of a common mission.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to database operations and processes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a Database Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) additional years of Database Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• An active IAT Level II certification or higher in compliance with DoD 8570.01-M, such as CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.
• Demonstrable experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, and/or Oracle databases.
• Experience with database index and performance management.
• Experience troubleshooting issues involving database instances and applications.
• Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in support of a common mission.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of AWS services, specifically Amazon RDS.
• Experience using PowerShell or Python to automate repetitive tasks.
• Exposure to Commvault backup solutions.
• Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn.
• Knowledge of Windows Event Log filtering.
• Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.
• Experience supporting SharePoint implementations.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1