Senior SQL Server DBA – Cloud & Virtualization Expert

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government contracting firm located in Virginia is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server, including tasks like replication, backup, and support. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in database administration and familiarity with cloud environments. The firm is committed to government innovation and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Competitive benefits include health, dental, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience related directly to SQL Server Database Administration.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently.
• Experience and knowledge of source/change control, bug tracking, SDLC.
• Comfort with working in groups and individually.

Responsibilities

• Administering Microsoft SQL Server including Replication, Backup/Restore procedures.
• Migrating databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016.
• Providing basic systems administration support.
• Recommending SQL performance monitoring and tuning solutions.

Skills

Administering Microsoft SQL Server

Migrating databases from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2016

Providing systems administration support

Recommending SQL performance solutions

Implementing Microsoft Technologies

Supporting VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V

Performing backups

Monitoring database systems

Education

5+ years relevant experience in SQL Server Database Administration

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

VMware

Microsoft Hyper-V

AWS RDS for PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

A government contracting firm located in Virginia is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server, including tasks like replication, backup, and support. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in database administration and familiarity with cloud environments. The firm is committed to government innovation and offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Competitive benefits include health, dental, 401k, and paid time off.