Senior SQL Database Administrator – DoD & Cloud

Link-Solutions,-Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Relocation Assistance

Certification Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Database Administrator to lead enterprise SQL environments supporting critical DoD systems. You will ensure security, performance, and availability while aligning with RMF, DISA STIGs, and cloud modernization efforts.

Requirements include active DoD Secret Clearance, IAT Level II, and 5+ years in SQL Server administration. DoD-focused experience and strong collaboration with cyber/engineering teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 5+ years of enterprise database administration experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft SQL Server administration and performance tuning.
• Experience with patching, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity controls.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher.
• Cloud migration and database modernization experience.
• Document procedures and artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Administer, secure, and optimize enterprise SQL databases.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and availability; implement improvements.
• Apply DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and security best practices.
• Patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and CM activities.
• Manage backup, restore, DR, and business continuity.
• Support cloud migration and database modernization initiatives.
• Document SOPs and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, sysadmin, and cybersecurity teams to resolve issues.
• Support audit readiness and security assessments.
• Assist with testing and deployment of new DB technologies.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

IAT Level II

SQL Server Admin

Backup & Recovery

Cybersecurity Compliance

Cloud Migration

Documentation

Collaboration

Performance Tuning

Vulnerability Remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/DB

Tools

SQL Server

Windows Server

PowerShell

Active Directory

VMware

Linux

ACAS/Nessus

Job description

Link Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Database Administrator to lead enterprise SQL environments supporting critical DoD systems. You will ensure security, performance, and availability while aligning with RMF, DISA STIGs, and cloud modernization efforts.

Requirements include active DoD Secret Clearance, IAT Level II, and 5+ years in SQL Server administration. DoD-focused experience and strong collaboration with cyber/engineering teams are essential.