Infrastructure Database SQL Subject Matter Expert

Enterprise Solutions & Management; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions & Management in Arlington, VA, seeks an Infrastructure Database SQL SME Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise SQL Server infrastructure in a federal environment.

The role focuses on architecture, administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security, with collaboration across government teams and vendors. A ten-year track record in MS SQL, DoD standards, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ten years in database administration and infrastructure management for MS SQL.
• Experience with DoD or Federal SQL environments.
• DoD cybersecurity requirements knowledge.
• Experience with disaster recovery and high availability.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication with government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for enterprise SQL database infrastructure.
• Architect, administer, and tune SQL Server environments.
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery.
• Ensure security and compliance with DoD standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Guide auditing and documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Database administration

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Government customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or IT

DoD 8570 baseline IAT II

MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA

MS Azure DBAA or higher

Secret clearance

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MariaDB

MySQL

VMware

Active Directory

Windows Server

Windows Failover Clustering

Always On Availability Groups

Job description

Enterprise Solutions and Management (ESM) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic IT services that meet mission needs for Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring an Infrastructure Database SQL Subject Matter Expert- Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Infrastructure Database SQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead provides technical leadership and expertise to ensure the stability, performance, security, and optimization of the enterprise Microsoft SQL Server database infrastructure. This role serves as the technical authority on enterprise database initiatives, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges. Responsibilities include database architecture, administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security best practices. The SME Lead collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and support database solutions aligned with organizational operational and business requirements. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced technical expertise, independent problem-solving capabilities, sound judgment, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server IaaS, PaaS, Managed Instances, and cloud-based database environments.
• Knowledge of SQL Server administration, architecture, performance tuning, backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of MariaDB, MySQL, VMware, Active Directory, Windows Server, and Windows Failover Clustering.
• Knowledge of Always On Availability Groups, SQL instance sizing, and database optimization best practices.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, DISA STIGs, IAVAs, and database security standards.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, risk management, and SLA requirements.

Skills

• Skill in managing enterprise SQL database projects, operations, and maintenance.
• Skill in leading database administration teams and providing technical direction.
• Skill in troubleshooting complex database issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Skill in assessing security risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and preparing for audits.
• Skill in communicating technical information to Government leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Skill in managing vendors, project deliverables, SLAs, and technical documentation.

Abilities

• Ability to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for enterprise database environments.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges and recommend solutions.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Government stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors.
• Ability to maintain database security, system integrity, and operational continuity.
• Ability to adapt to evolving database technologies, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.

Desired KSA

• Be a positive, self-motivated, and proactive person with the ability to adapt to change and tolerate stressful situations
• Candidate must communicate effectively with team members, team lead, management, and government customers
• Must have the ability and desire to research and develop creative solutions to unique problems with minimal supervision

Minimum Training, Education, and Certifications

• Ten (10) years' experience in database administration and infrastructure management, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Supported DoD or Federal Microsoft SQL enterprise database environments.
• 8570 baseline IAT II
• At least one Computing Environment Cert: Microsoft Certified: MCSA: SQL 2016 DBA; MS Azure DBAA or higher
• Secret

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk and sit; communicate verbally both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking (including stairs) throughout offices and between buildings. May require use of public transportation, personal or Government vehicle to drive to local and/or remote office locations.

Additional Requirements

• Other duties as assigned

ESM provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.