SQL Database Administrator

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to support a federal client’s mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. The role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities include administering SQL Server environments, tuning performance, implementing security, backup and recovery, and collaborating with development teams to optimize queries and stored procedures.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of database administration experience.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• US Citizens only due to contract.
• Must reside within commutable distance to Colorado Springs for daily onsite work.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, and patch management.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Design, data modeling, and schema management.
• Implement and maintain database security measures (access controls, encryption, auditing).
• Perform capacity planning and forecasting for future growth.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Create and maintain documentation related to configurations and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in on-call rotations to meet 24x7x365 uptime requirements.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

On-call readiness

Query optimization

Tools

SQL Server

SSMS

Backup & Recovery

Job description

Description & Requirements

A Global Defense Contractor is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. Your role will involve overseeing database administration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and ensuring the availability, integrity, and security of our SQL databases.

This role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO and requires an active Secret security clearance.

Job-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other tasks as assigned

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• An active Secret Clearance is required
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
• 7+ years of experience with database administration or related technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Kaztronix is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. In addition, all human resource actions in such areas as compensation, employee benefits, transfers, layoffs, training and development are to be administered objectively, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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