Database Administrator Mid-level

Anavationllc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation in Washington, DC is seeking a Mid-level Database Administrator to manage and optimize our customers' SQL Server environment. The role emphasizes performance tuning, backup/recovery, security, and collaboration with development teams.

Top Secret clearance is required. On-site five days a week in Washington, DC. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure database platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Experience with database administration."
• Experience implementing data policies, procedures, standards.
• Experience planning and development of an organization’s enterprise data model.
• Experience resolving data conflicts.
• Experience managing data repositories.
• Familiarity with backup tools, monitoring systems, and disaster recovery planning.
• A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Can be on-site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases.
• Maintains database dictionaries and integration of systems through database design.
• Administer and test computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.
• Monitor performance, analyze wait stats, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics.
• Design, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and high availability/DR (e.g., AGs, log shipping).
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration.
• Automate routine operations using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Collaborate with teams to support application releases and schema changes.
• Enforce database and system security with proper access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for procedures, configurations, and best practices.

Skills

SQL Server DBA expertise

Performance tuning

Windows Server administration

Backup and DR planning

Scripting (PowerShell)

Security and auditing

Collaboration with development teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

SQL Server

PowerShell

NiFi

Linux

SSIS/SSRS/SSAS

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a Database Administrator Mid-level who will manage and optimize our customers database environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and backup/restore strategies. This role blends core DBA tasks with system administration in Windows Server. You’ll help ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our platforms while partnering closely with development and infrastructure teams.

Daily duties include, but are not limited to:

• Designs, implements, and maintains moderately complex databases.
• Maintains database dictionaries and integration of systems through database design.
• Administer and test computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems.
• Monitor performance, analyze wait stats, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics.
• Design, implement, and manage backup, recovery, and high availability/DR (e.g., AGs, log shipping).
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration.
• Automate routine operations using PowerShell or similar scripting tools.
• Collaborate with teams to support application releases and schema changes.
• Enforce database and system security with proper access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across production and non-production environments.
• Create and maintain clear documentation for procedures, configurations, and best practices.

This position requires a Top-Secret clearance.

This position is on-site in Washington DC with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Experience with database administration.
• Experience implementing data policies, procedures, standards.
• Experience planning and development of an organization’s enterprise data model.
• Experience resolving data conflicts.
• Experience managing data repositories.
• Familiarity with backup tools, monitoring systems, and disaster recovery planning.
• A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Can be on-site 5 days a week.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS, or SSAS.
• Experience using NiFi for ETL workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Exposure to DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud experience.
• Experience migrating data between different database systems or versions, as well as integrating data from multiple sources into a unified database environment.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Competitive Pay.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.