Senior SQL Server DBA – Cloud & Virtualization Expert

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays

Job summary

A federal contracting agency in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server and provide essential systems support. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of direct SQL Server experience and be skilled in performance monitoring and tuning. Joining our team means contributing to government innovation in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience directly related to SQL Server Database Administration.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience with visualization technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Knowledge related to source/change control, bug tracking, and the SDLC process.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server and various services.
• Migrate databases from one version to another.
• Provide basic systems administration support.
• Monitor and tune SQL performance.

Skills

Administering Microsoft SQL Server

Migrating databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016

Providing systems administration support

SQL performance monitoring and tuning

Supporting Microsoft Technologies

Supporting visualization technologies

Performing backups

Database activities and support

Tools

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

Job description

A federal contracting agency in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server and provide essential systems support. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of direct SQL Server experience and be skilled in performance monitoring and tuning. Joining our team means contributing to government innovation in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and retirement options.