SQL Server Database Administrator

Spalding, a Saalex Company; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Spalding, a Saalex Company, seeks a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD for hybrid work with on-site presence ~2 days per week. The role supports DoD-focused services, including on‑premise and AWS environments, and requires DoD STIG compliance and a TS/SSBI or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities include deploying and tuning SQL Server databases, coordinating migrations, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have systems-level SQL Server administration experience (2016/2019/2022).
• Strong experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (proof before interview).
• Bachelor/Associate degree or equivalent experience with 7+ years in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server databases, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS in on‑premise and AWS environments.
• Configure SQL Server instances to comply with DoD STIGs.
• Collaborate with systems, storage, networking, and web teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with re-platforming and cloud migrations; maintain migration documentation and schedules.
• Maintain team documentation and on-call readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

T-SQL

PowerShell scripting

CompTIA Security+ certification

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA or AA/AS degree

HS + 9 years related experience

Job description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting‑edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert‑level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type

Full‑time

Salary

$130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location

Hybrid work schedule.

Onsite Requirements

Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on‑call requirements.

Essential Functions

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on‑premise and AWS cloud environments.
• Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
• Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
• Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
• Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
• Configure and recover database backups.
• Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
• Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
• Assist with re‑platforming and migration of government on‑premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:
  • Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
  • Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
  • Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
  • Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
  • Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Systems‑level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
• BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Desired

• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
• Experience with scripting (T‑SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
• Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
• Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud‑based (AWS) environments a plus.
• Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS' a plus.

Education

• BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit