Senior SQL & SharePoint DBA (DoD, On-Site)

Amentum; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a DoW customer in Spokane, WA. You will administer Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2019 on-premises in a secure DoW environment, applying STIGs and RMF controls.

The role requires TS clearance eligibility, DoD qualifications, and strong scripting skills. On-site in Spokane with standard 40-hour weeks and occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 7+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment; or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server, including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security.
• Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, InfoPath, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo.
• Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Experience with PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
• Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations.
• Experience developing database design documentation including Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint and use of macros.
• Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019–2025 environments across development, test, and production systems.
• Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.
• Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization.
• Create custom reports based on customer requirements.
• Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration.
• Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs.
• Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features.
• Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance.
• Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues.
• Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives.
• Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

SharePoint

PowerShell

T-SQL

Query optimization

High availability

Security/compliance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

SharePoint 2016/2019

Quest

Bamboo

Active Directory

Job description

Amentum is seeking a full-time Senior Database Administrator to support a DoW customer in Spokane, WA. You will administer Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2019 on-premises in a secure DoW environment, applying STIGs and RMF controls.

The role requires TS clearance eligibility, DoD qualifications, and strong scripting skills. On-site in Spokane with standard 40-hour weeks and occasional after-hours support.