Senior SQL DBA – DoD Modernization & Cloud

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Relocation incentives

Certification reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our team at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

The role focuses on enterprise SQL Server environments, security, performance optimization, and high availability for mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will support modernization initiatives, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable database operations for Army

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Five (5+) years of experience administering and supporting enterprise database environments.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration, database security, backup and recovery, and performance optimization.
• Completion of Microsoft SQL certifications equivalent to Exams 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463 or comparable experience.
• Experience implementing database patching, cybersecurity compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, database integrations, and mission-critical systems.
• Baseline Certification required within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise SQL and database environments supporting mission-critical systems and applications.
• Monitor database performance, utilization, capacity, and availability while implementing improvements.
• Implement and maintain DISA STIGs, RMF controls, cybersecurity requirements, and database security best practices.
• Perform database patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and configuration management activities.
• Manage database backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Support cloud migration initiatives, database modernization efforts, and integration of emerging technologies.
• Develop, maintain, and update database documentation, SOPs, and knowledge management resources.
• Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and engineers to resolve issues.

Skills

DoD security clearance

IAT Level II

SQL Server

Backup & recovery

Performance tuning

Cybersecurity compliance

Cloud migration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

AWS Database – Specialty (preferred)

Tools

Windows Server

PowerShell

Active Directory

Group Policy

VMware

ACAS

Nessus

Job description

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our team at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

The role focuses on enterprise SQL Server environments, security, performance optimization, and high availability for mission-critical applications. The successful candidate will support modernization initiatives, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable database operations for Army