Senior SQL Database Administrator – Onsite, Secret Clearance

Maximus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of mission critical systems in defense of our homeland. This role involves overseeing database administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of our SQL databases.

Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, this position requires an active Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• US Citizens only due to contract requirements.
• 7+ years of database administration or related technologies.
• 5+ years of SQL experience.
• Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies for throughput.
• Administer and maintain database replication monitoring and fault correction.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries, database code, and stored procedures.
• Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and auditing.
• Conduct database capacity planning and forecasting for future growth.
• Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

SQL

Database administration

Performance tuning

Security & auditing

On-call recall process

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

Maximus is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of mission critical systems in defense of our homeland. This role involves overseeing database administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of our SQL databases.

Onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, this position requires an active Secret clearance and US citizenship.