Mission-Critical SQL Server DBA – TS/SCI Eligible

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer to join a nationwide security program. You will administer SQL Server, ensure data integrity, and implement security measures in a SCIF while collaborating across development, operations, and security teams.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or active TS, a related Bachelor's degree with substantial experience, and deep expertise in database design, backups, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SQL Server database administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a field applicable to the position; additional 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline for IAT Level 2).
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining database systems per project requirements.
• Regular backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Implement and maintain database security including access control and encryption.
• Monitor performance and optimize queries and indexes for efficiency.
• Handle migrations/upgrades with minimal downtime and data loss.
• Collaborate with developers, admins, and operations for secure integration.
• Windows OS experience and upgrades of major DB instances; STIG remediation.

Responsibilities

• Perform database administration activities, including installation and maintenance of DBMS; design and implement predictive analysis.
• Configure, provision, operate, and administer DBMS and storage, including hardware platforms.
• Design, install, monitor, maintain, and fine-tune production databases for high availability.
• Develop and implement database policies to maintain data integrity and availability, including software updates.
• Collaborate with development, business, and operations teams to ensure data security.
• Take ownership of the availability, reliability, and integrity of production data.

Skills

SQL Server DBA

TS/SCI clearance

Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT 2)

Backups & migrations

Performance tuning

Windows Server

Database security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

STIG tooling

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Engineer to join a nationwide security program. You will administer SQL Server, ensure data integrity, and implement security measures in a SCIF while collaborating across development, operations, and security teams.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or active TS, a related Bachelor's degree with substantial experience, and deep expertise in database design, backups, and performance tuning.