Senior SQL Server DBA & Systems Administrator (DoD)

Caelum Research Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to manage and secure SQL Server databases for the US Army. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a Security+ certification. Responsibilities include overseeing database installations, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures. Additional experience with open-source databases and Azure Cloud is preferred. This role requires a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in database administration.
• Education or certification in IT discipline related to program area.
• Proven experience with database consolidation and migration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, configuration, and management of database servers.
• Implement security measures to protect databases.
• Develop backup procedures to safeguard against data loss.
• Monitor database performance and optimize operations.
• Collaborate with developers to design databases.

Skills

SQL Server Database Administration

Database engineering tasks

Understanding of open-source databases

Database structures and design

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Security+ certification

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Azure

Job description

A defense contracting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to manage and secure SQL Server databases for the US Army. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a Security+ certification. Responsibilities include overseeing database installations, optimizing performance, and implementing security measures. Additional experience with open-source databases and Azure Cloud is preferred. This role requires a DoD Secret Clearance.