Senior SQL DBA & Systems Admin — Hybrid, TS Clearance Eligible

Peraton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Sr-level SQL Database / Systems Administrator to manage and optimize our database infrastructure for Federal Strategic Cyber programs. The role is on-site in Washington DC, with hybrid elements depending on program needs.

You will administer SQL Server 2016+ databases, perform performance tuning, implement backup and high availability strategies, and automate tasks with PowerShell. The position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in SQL Server administration, with a bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or related field.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, query optimization, and database design.
• Solid Windows Server administration experience.
• Experience with backup, monitoring, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to script with PowerShell or similar languages.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph ability.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases (2016+).
• Monitor performance, tune queries, and manage indexes and statistics.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and high availability strategies.
• Perform system administration tasks including patching, scripting, and server configuration.
• Automate routine tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application deployments.
• Ensure database and system security through access controls and auditing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database and server issues in production and non-production environments.
• Document procedures, configurations, and best practices.

Skills

SQL Server administration

T-SQL

Windows Server administration

PowerShell scripting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

NiFi

SSIS/SSRS/SSAS

Backup tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Sr-level SQL Database / Systems Administrator to manage and optimize our database infrastructure for Federal Strategic Cyber programs. The role is on-site in Washington DC, with hybrid elements depending on program needs.

You will administer SQL Server 2016+ databases, perform performance tuning, implement backup and high availability strategies, and automate tasks with PowerShell. The position requires U.S.