Infrastructure Application and Database Subject Matter Expert (SQL)

Nisga'a TEK, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisga'a Tek, LLC seeks an experienced Infrastructure Database Subject Matter Expert Lead to ensure stability, performance, and security of our enterprise database infrastructure. Lead design, optimization, and upgrades of SQL Server environments, provide technical direction, and ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.

You will mentor DBAs, collaborate with infrastructure and application teams, and drive high availability and disaster recovery implementations across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SQL Server infra design, deployment, and optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based SQL and managed database services.
• Deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements and STIGs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large SQL projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of SQL Server database infrastructures for scalability and performance.
• Provide technical leadership to DBAs and engineers, mentoring and guiding teams.
• Develop and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures.
• Plan capacity, monitor performance, and optimize resource use.
• Collaborate with infra and apps teams to meet business needs and integration.
• Implement security controls, encryption, access management, and auditing.
• Oversee upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Lead HA/DR strategies including clustering, replication, backup, and recovery.
• Triage performance issues and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
• Evaluate new database technologies and advise on adoption.
• Coordinate with vendors/consultants on tools and solutions.
• Develop trainings and documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

SQL Server Infrastructure

SQL database administration

Cloud databases (IaaS, PaaS, Managed)

DoD cybersecurity management

DISA STIG/IAVA knowledge

Team leadership / mentoring

Capacity planning & performance tuning

Database security & auditing

Upgrade, patch, migration governance

High availability & disaster recovery

Vendor/partner collaboration

Strong written/oral communication in/

Education

IT-II/DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training (IAT Level II) or CE Certification

Security clearance: IT-II or Tier 3/NACLC/ANACI at proposal time

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

Windows Server OS

Windows Failover Clustering

Always On Availability Groups

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary:

The Infrastructure Database Subject Matter Expert Lead has a critical role in ensuring stability, performance, and security of our enterprise database infrastructure. Responsible for providing technical leadership, expertise, and guidance in the management and optimization of SQL Server database infrastructures. Serves as technical expert on enterprise-level database project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternations.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SQL Server database infrastructures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to database administrators and engineers, mentoring team members and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain database standards, policies, and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Perform database capacity planning, monitoring, and optimization to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business needs and integrate with existing systems.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Lead database upgrade, patching, and migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and risk mitigation.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, replication, backup, and recovery strategies, to ensure business continuity.
• Conduct database performance tuning and troubleshooting, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and other issues proactively.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and trends, providing recommendations for adoption or integration into the existing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and other external partners to evaluate, procure, and implement database-related tools and solutions.
• Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and documentation to educate internal stakeholders on database best practices and technologies.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft SQL IaaS, PaaS Database, and Managed Instances in cloud-based and virtual platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL database administration, including installation, migration, upgrades, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and DoD cybersecurity management.
• Experience with other open-source database software e.g. Maria, MySQL, etc... Knowledge of VMware, Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server OS, Windows Failover Clustering, Always on Availability Groups, Best practices for sizing SQL instances
• Project Management Experience: Proven track record in managing large projects related to SQL, from planning to implementation including ongoing maintenance, SLAs.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of database administrators, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure project objectives are met effectively. Effective and timely communications with Government Management and Government leads.
• Strong understanding of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)/ Iavas relating to cybersecurity principles with experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with SQL database security posture as well as prepping for successful audits.
• Proficiency in problem-solving and troubleshooting complex SQL database- related issues, with the ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, communicate to management and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Has strong command of the English language.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of database architecture, administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience in database administration and infrastructure management, with a focus on SQL Server databases.
• Supported DoD or Federal Oracle enterprise database environments.
• Security Clearance: Must possess IT-II security clearance or have a current Tier 3/NACLC/ANACI at time of proposal submission.
• DoD 8570.01-M Certification: Must possess (One of the following) DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training of IAT Level II and Certification is required for this position. CE Certification.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $170,000 to $210,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.