SQL Database Administrator, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator to support the Navy's Records Management mission, delivering secure and scalable database solutions. You will apply extensive subject-matter expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, large-scale data management, and secure administration to design and modernize enterprise data environments.

Collaborate in Agile teams with Program Managers, developers, and Navy stakeholders, ensuring performance baselines, data accuracy, and secure

Qualifications

• 15+ years as SQL Server DBA in DoD/DoW environments.
• MSFT SQL Server in Enterprise Azure environment.
• Designing, implementing, maintaining complex data architectures.
• Secure data access controls and compliance.
• Power BI or SQL Reporting for dashboards.
• Agile delivery: sprint releases, backlog refinement, cross-functional teams.
• Data governance, backup/restore, disaster recovery, auditing.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and modernize enterprise data environments.
• Work within Agile project structures with Navy stakeholders.
• Support database projects, manage performance baselines, ensure data accuracy and secure access across datasets.
• Analyze requirements, architect solutions, coordinate migrations, ensure durable, compliant data management.

Skills

SQL Server

High availability

Performance tuning

Query optimization

Indexing strategies

Azure environment

Power BI

Security controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Azure SQL Database

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

Power BI/SQL Reporting

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Do you thrive in amission ‑ driven environment where robust data architectures underpin Navy readiness and operational integrity? We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support the Navy's Records Management mission , delivering secure, scalable, and highly resilient database solutions that enable critical information management across the enterprise.

In this role, you will apply extensivesubject ‑ matter expertise in Microsoft SQL Server , large ‑ scaledata management, and secure database administration to design, optimize , and modernize enterprise data environments. You will work within Agile project structures—partnering closely with Program Managers, developers, and Navy stakeholders—to support database projects, manage performance baselines, ensure data accuracy, and implement secure access practices across massive datasets.

You understand that database administrators are central to mission continuity— maintaining availability, performance, security, and recovery posture while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives. You will analyze system requirements, architect solutions, coordinate database migrations, and help the Navy establish durable, efficient, and compliant data management capabilities.

Work with us as we improve database technology to change the Department of Navy (DoN) for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 15+years ofexperience as aSQLServerDatabaseAdministrator withinDoD or DoWenterprise environments,includinghigh availabilityarchitecturesand advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and indexingstrategies
• Experience with MSFT SQLServerwithin anEnterpriseAzureenvironment
• Experience designing, implementing, andmaintainingcomplex data architectures
• Experience managing or supporting projects involvinglarge or sensitive datasets, secure data access controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience building dashboards, reports, or metrics usingPower BIorSQL Reporting
• Ability to supportAgile delivery, including sprint releases, backlog refinement, and collaboration acrosscross functionalteams
• Ability to implementdata governance, backup or restore strategies, disaster recovery planning, and auditing
• Ability to apply senior defense and militarystakeholderfeedback and requirements
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Navy enterprise systemsorRecords Management modernizationwithin theDoWorfederal government
• Experience supporting Azure SQL, hybrid architectures, or cloud migration projects
• Experience with data cataloging, retention, archival, or records lifecycle management
• Experience developing or supporting ETL workflows, including SSIS or Azure Data Factory
• Experience supporting large digital transformation or data modernization initiatives
• Experience integrating data platforms with M365 or Power Platform ecosystems
• Knowledgewith DevOps pipelines,CI/CD workflows, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• TopSecretclearance
• Master’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

SQL Database Administrator, Senior

The Opportunity

Do you thrive in amission ‑ driven environment where robust data architectures underpin Navy readiness and operational integrity? We are seeking a Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support the Navy's Records Management mission , delivering secure, scalable, and highly resilient database solutions that enable critical information management across the enterprise.

In this role, you will apply extensivesubject ‑ matter expertise in Microsoft SQL Server , large ‑ scaledata management, and secure database administration to design, optimize , and modernize enterprise data environments. You will work within Agile project structures—partnering closely with Program Managers, developers, and Navy stakeholders to support database projects, manage performance baselines, and ensure data accuracy, and implement secure access practices across massive datasets.

You understand that database administrators are central to mission continuity— maintaining availability, performance, security, and recovery posture while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives. You will analyze system requirements, architect solutions, coordinate database migrations, and help the Navy establish durable, efficient, and compliant data management capabilities.

Work with us as we improve database technology to change the Department of Navy (DoN) for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 15+years ofexperience as aSQLServerDatabaseAdministrator withinDoD or DoWenterprise environments,includinghigh availabilityarchitecturesand advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and indexingstrategies
• Experience with MSFT SQLServerwithin anEnterpriseAzureenvironment
• Experience designing, implementing, andmaintainingcomplex data architectures
• Experience managing or supporting projects involvinglarge or sensitive datasets, secure data access controls, and compliance frameworks
• Experience building dashboards, reports, or metrics usingPower BIorSQL Reporting
• Ability to supportAgile delivery, including sprint releases, backlog refinement, and collaboration acrosscross functionalteams
• Ability to implementdata governance, backup or restore strategies, disaster recovery planning, and auditing
• Ability to apply senior defense and militarystakeholderfeedback and requirements
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Navy enterprise systemsorRecords Management modernizationwithin theDoWorfederal government
• Experience supporting Azure SQL, hybrid architectures, or cloud migration projects
• Experience with data cataloging, retention, archival, or records lifecycle management
• Experience developing or supporting ETL workflows, including SSIS or Azure Data Factory
• Experience supporting large digital transformation or data modernization initiatives
• Experience integrating data platforms with M365 or Power Platform ecosystems
• Knowledgewith DevOps pipelines,CI/CD workflows, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• TopSecretclearance
• Master’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secretclearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.