SQL Database Administrator

Patriot; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot, LLC seeks an SQL Database Administrator to join our mission critical team on site in Colorado Springs.

You will administer SQL Server environments, perform installation/configuration, patch management, and monitor performance to optimize throughput and reliability. Responsibilities include design, security, backups, and collaboration with development teams to optimize queries and procedures. On-site five days/wk; must reside within commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of related field experience.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• US citizens with no dual citizenship to another country.
• On-site position at a government facility in Colorado Springs.
• Presence on-site five days per week in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Must reside within commutable distance.
• Rotation on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server database environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Monitor and maintain database operational status and performance; optimize throughput and responsiveness.
• Oversee replication monitoring and fault correction; ensure data availability and integrity.
• Design, data modeling, and schema management to support applications and performance goals.
• Implement and maintain database security measures: access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Plan capacity for future growth; forecast requirements.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries, database code, and stored procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Security auditing

Documentation

Collaboration with development teams

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SQL Server

Backup & recovery

Patch management

Job description

Patriot, LLC seeks an SQL Database Administrator to join our mission critical team on site in Colorado Springs.

As the SQL DBA you will administer and maintain SQL Server database environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management. Administer and maintain database operational status and performance monitoring. Administer and maintain database replication monitoring and fault correction. Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal throughput and responsiveness. Perform database design, data modeling, and schema management to support application requirements and performance goals. Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls, data encryption, and auditing mechanisms. Conduct database capacity planning and forecasting to accommodate future growth and changing business requirements. Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity. Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries, database code, and stored procedures for improved performance. Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements

• This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in the related field
• An active Secret Clearance is required
• Due to federal requirements, candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.
• This is an on-site position at a government facility.
• Requires presence on-site five days per week in Colorado Springs, CO.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To request accommodations for the application process please contact [e-mail] or call 410-381-8015.

About Patriot LLC:

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot’s CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal’s award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a “verified” Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and the most advanced technologies available.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Company website: http://www.patriotllc.net/

Company address: 9520 Berger Road Suite 212 Columbia MD 21046