Senior MSSQL DBA & Multi-DBs – TS/SCI, Hybrid

HireClearedTalent; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HireClearedTalent in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Administrator to manage MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases in a high‑security, government contracting environment. This hybrid role requires TS/SCI with Poly or willingness to obtain it.

You will optimize performance, implement disaster recovery, manage access controls, and collaborate with Agile teams to deliver reliable, secure data services for government customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of DB admin experience, or Master’s with 8+ years.
• 8+ years hands-on MS SQL Server database administration.
• Proficiency with MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Backup strategies and shell scripting for database management.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 IT System Admin Intermediate certifications (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, Security+ CE, GSEC, or higher).

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases for performance and availability.
• Perform database lifecycle activities: installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, monitoring.
• Implement disaster recovery strategies and index maintenance.
• Monitor database health with tools like SQL Server Management Studio, tracking CPU, memory, and disk usage.
• Enhance configurations to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Manage access controls, audit logs, and user accounts for security.
• Produce documentation, SOPs, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot database issues in a high-security government environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with government customers and diverse teams.

Skills

MSSQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Docker

Kubernetes

Backup strategies

Shell scripting

Agile methodologies

Security compliance

Communication

Teamwork

DoDM 8140.03 (Cloud+, GICSP, SSCP, etc

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

HireClearedTalent in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Administrator to manage MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases in a high‑security, government contracting environment. This hybrid role requires TS/SCI with Poly or willingness to obtain it.

You will optimize performance, implement disaster recovery, manage access controls, and collaborate with Agile teams to deliver reliable, secure data services for government customers.