Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator

Jobvite, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CALNET, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator to design, manage, and optimize standalone SQL databases, ensuring high availability and recovery readiness for government contracting projects.

The role requires independent work, collaboration across teams, and effective communication with staff and management. A strong focus on security, backups, patching, and performance is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship and at least 4 years of SQL experience.
• Professional SQL certifications required.
• Experience with SQL Server, clustering, scripting, and multiple DB platforms (PostgreSQL, MySQL, PL/SQL).

Responsibilities

• Provisioning and configuration: designs + automates IaC.
• Backup/Restore: designs policy; tests DR/PITR.
• Patching: plans & leads cycles.
• Performance Tuning: systematic tuning w/ metrics.
• HA/DR: implements & tests failovers.
• Monitoring & Alerting: tune alerts; build dashboards.
• Security & Compliance: implements encryption/auditing.
• Scripting & Automation: robust automation/IaC.
• Incident Management: leads troubleshooting & RCA.

Skills

US Citizenship

Four+ years SQL experience

Professional SQL certifications

SQL Server

SQL Clustering

SQL Scripting

PL/SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Founded in 1989, CALNET, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the Technology, Intelligence Analysis, and Language Services consulting arena. Headquartered in Reston, VA, CALNET employees deliver true value to our customers by employing best practices, world-class technologies industry expertise in every project. CALNET is ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and CMMI-Level III certified

As a Prime Government Contractor for Government Publishing Office (GPO), we are currently searching for a talented Mid-Level SQL Database Administrator in Washington, DC.

About the Job

This position requires creating and managing standalone SQL databases proficiently. Also, this position requires the ability to identify and triage issues, perform server maintenance, execute software installations and patching, maintain High Availability (HA) systems and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols. Need to have the ability to work independently, collaborate within and across division teams, and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.

Job Requirements

• Provisioning &Config: Designs + automates IaC
• Backup/Restore: Designs policy; tests DR/PITR
• Patching: Plans & leads cycles
• Performance Tuning: Systematic tuning w/ metrics
• High Availability (HA) / Disaster Recovery (DR): Implements & tests failovers
• Monitoring & Alerting: Tune alerts; build dashboards
• Security & Compliance: Implements encryption/auditing
• Scripting & Automation: Robust automation/ IaC
• Incident Management: Leads troubleshooting & RCA

Required Skills

• U.S Citizen (this is a must)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in SQL.
• Professional SQL certifications required
• Experience in: SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL Scripting, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL

This opportunity is in Washington, DC.

CALNET, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurances, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and generous leave time.

CALNET, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D/V