Senior SQL DBA & Data Platform Specialist

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to manage all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server in a dynamic IT environment. The role emphasizes migration, performance tuning, and comprehensive SQL Server ownership across virtualization and cloud platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in SQL Server DBA, experience with VMware/Hyper-V, and comfort with SDLC, source control, and documentation. CGS offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience related directly 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server including Replication, Backup/Restore procedures, Capacity Planning, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services.
• Migrate databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
• Provide all aspects of basic systems administration support including planning, 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 back ups of the web, application, and database servers according to MPA policies and procedures.
• Performing database activities such as monitoring, space management, and support, as well as extended hours of support for database systems when required.

Skills

SQL Server

Replication

Backup/Restore

SSRS/SSAS/SSIS

VMware

Hyper-V

Capacity Planning

Cloud AWS/Azure

Source control

Bug tracking

SDLC

Documentation

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Visual Studio

VB.NET

ASP.NET

Web Services

AWS RDS PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks a Senior Database Administrator to manage all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server in a dynamic IT environment. The role emphasizes migration, performance tuning, and comprehensive SQL Server ownership across virtualization and cloud platforms.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in SQL Server DBA, experience with VMware/Hyper-V, and comfort with SDLC, source control, and documentation. CGS offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.