Senior SQL Database Administrator

Lawelawe Technology Services; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lawelawe Technology Services seeks an experienced SQL Server database administrator to own the reliability, performance, and recovery of databases supporting a federal customer. You will work with application, infrastructure, and business analysis teams to ensure dependable services and implement changes that meet approved customer needs.

You will install, configure, monitor, and tune SQL Server environments, manage backups and recovery, and document procedures and incidents to support

Competenze

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years with SQL Server.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, performance tuning, backups, and recovery.
• Ability to diagnose database issues and document procedures.
• Experience monitoring database health and diagnosing performance degradation.
• Ability to plan and document maintenance and recovery activities with emphasis on service continuity.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ability to complete required criminal history checks and fingerprinting.

Mansioni

• Install, configure, and support SQL Server environments.
• Monitor performance and tune databases to address issues.
• Manage backups, recovery and validate readiness.
• Troubleshoot availability and performance with apps and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain configuration, maintenance, and recovery docs.
• Investigate errors, resource constraints, and recurring issues.
• Coordinate changes with developers and operations staff for app compatibility.
• Support approved database access and change procedures.
• Document incidents and corrective actions for continuity.

Conoscenze

Ownership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Security & Change Procedures

Criminal history checks

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

SQL Server

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We Are

At Lawelawe, our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that empower organizations and enhance their operational efficiencies. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment where technical excellence meets strategic vision. Our dedication to quality and client satisfaction drives us to exceed expectations and deliver impactful results.

The Team

Lawelawe Technology Services is a forward-thinking solutions provider dedicated to delivering excellence through innovation and collaboration. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to making a difference. We work together to solve complex challenges and drive successful outcomes for our clients.

You Are

You are an experienced SQL Server database administrator who takes ownership of database reliability, performance, and recovery. You approach troubleshooting methodically and communicate technical issues clearly. You take ownership of your work, protect sensitive information, and keep stakeholders informed when issues affect service or delivery.

How You Will Make an Impact

You will contribute by maintaining the SQL Server databases that support a federal law enforcement customer's enterprise applications. Working within a team of application, database, infrastructure, and business analysis professionals, you will help maintain dependable services and implement changes that meet approved customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance and perform tuning to address identified issues.
• Administer database backups and recovery processes and validate recovery readiness.
• Troubleshoot database availability and performance issues with application and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain database configuration, maintenance, and recovery documentation.
• Review database health indicators and investigate errors, resource constraints, and recurring performance issues.
• Coordinate database changes with application developers and infrastructure staff to support application compatibility.
• Support authorized database access and configuration changes in accordance with customer security procedures.
• Document incidents, corrective actions, and maintenance activities to support continuity and knowledge transfer.

Here's What You Need

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A bachelor's degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of SQL experience.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server installation, performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
• Ability to diagnose database issues and document administrative procedures.
• Experience monitoring database health and identifying causes of performance degradation.
• Ability to plan and document database maintenance and recovery activities with attention to service continuity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical staff and customer stakeholders.
• Ability to manage assigned priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and follow customer security and change procedures.
• Ability to successfully to completerequired criminal history checks and fingerprinting,

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time onsite position located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or telework may be available but subject to approval. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may require overtime occasionally. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.