Senior Database Administrator

Cgsfederal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Contact Government Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server, including backup/restore, replication, and performance tuning. The role requires strong problem solving and the ability to manage multiple databases in demanding environments.

Responsibilities include migrating databases, supporting virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and coordinating with IT teams on infrastructure changes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience related directly to SQL Server Database Administration.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Familiarity with SDLC, source control, bug tracking, and integration of relational databases.
• Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive materials; good documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server including Replication, Backup/Restore, capacity planning, SSRS/SSAS/SSIS.
• Migrate databases from older SQL Server versions to newer ones.
• Provide system administration support for hardware and software deployments.
• Recommend and implement SQL performance monitoring and tuning solutions.
• Support Microsoft technologies and visualize virtualization infrastructure (VMware/Hyper‑V).
• Perform regular backups following policies and provide extended support when required.
• Monitor databases, manage space, and assist across projects.

Skills

SQL Server

Backup & Restore

Replication

Capacity Planning

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS

Azure

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

AWS RDS

Azure

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level

Department: Information Technology

Contact Government Services is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to assist with administering all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server including Replication, Backup/Restore procedures, Capacity Planning, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services.
• Migrate databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
• Provide all aspects of basic systems administration support including planning, execution, testing, installations, and configurations of new hardware and software.
• Recommend/implement solutions for SQL performance monitoring and tuning.
• Implement, deploy, and/or support Microsoft Technologies such as Visual Studio Framework, VB.NET, ASP.NET and Web Services.
• Support visualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper‑V, creating and configuring virtual machines.
• Perform backups of the web, application, and database servers according to MPA policies and procedures. This includes daily incremental backups and full weekly backups of all volumes of servers.
• Perform database activities such as monitoring, space management, and support, and provide extended hours of support for database systems when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience related directly to SQL Server Database Administration.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience with visualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Experience and knowledge related to source/change control, bug tracking, SDLC, and integration of Relational Databases.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and/or sensitive materials.
• Comfort with and willingness to work in groups and individually on both large and small projects.
• Ability to document, explain, and present any task related to decisions and processes.

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing and maintaining data warehouses.
• Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL.
• Experience with working in cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS.
• Prior professional services or federal consulting experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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