Senior Database Administrator II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 114,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server and support innovative government projects. This role involves administering databases, migrating systems, and ensuring optimal performance through effective solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to meaningful government innovation while enjoying a supportive workplace that fosters professional growth. Join a team that values honesty, professionalism, and quality, and be part of a mission to enhance government operations with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL Server Administration including Replication and Backup/Restore.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience with cloud environments such as AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server and perform database activities.
• Migrate databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
• Provide systems administration support including planning and execution.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Administration

Database Migration

Systems Administration

SQL Performance Monitoring

Microsoft Technologies (Visual Studio, VB.NET, ASP.NET)

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

Education

5+ years of SQL Server Database Administration experience

Tools

AWS RDS for PostgreSQL

Azure

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$114,816.00/yr - $165,845.33/yr

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.

Skills and attributes for success

• Administering Microsoft SQL Server including Replication, Backup/Restore procedures, Capacity Planning, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services
• Migrating databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016
• Providing all aspects of basic systems administration support including planning, execution, testing, installations, and configurations of new hardware and software
• Recommending/implementing 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
• Performing back ups of the web, application, and database servers according to MPA policies and procedures. This hall includes daily incremental backups and full weekly backups of all volumes of servers
• Performing database activities such as monitoring, space management, and support, as well as 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
  
  
  
  
  

Ideally, you will also have:

• 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
  
  
  
  
  

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• 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.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:

https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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