Senior Database Administrator II

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Massachusetts; On-site; USD 114,816 - 165,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services provider in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to handle all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server administration. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in database migrations, and competence in VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. The role requires both teamwork and independent work to support innovative government solutions. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including health and dental insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience directly related to SQL Server Database Administration.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience with source/change control and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server, including backup/restore procedures.
• Migrate databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
• Provide systems administration support for new hardware and software.

Skills

SQL Server Database Administration

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

Documentation Skills

Cloud Environments

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Visual Studio Framework

AWS RDS for PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

Overview

Senior Database Administrator II
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

• 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 backups of the web, application, and database servers according to MPA policies and procedures, including daily incremental backups and full weekly backups of all server volumes.
• Performing database activities such as monitoring, space management, and support, with extended hours of support for database systems when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience directly related 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 independently on both large and small projects.
• Ability to document, explain, and present tasks related to decisions and processes.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience implementing and maintaining data warehouses.
• Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL.
• Experience 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 delivering the best quality to our consumers while mending those relations for years to come.

Benefits

• 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: [email protected]

#CJ$114,816 - $165,845.33 a year

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