SQL Server DBA | TS/SCI Poly, On-Prem & AWS

Emtakllc; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD, requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. The role supports SQL Server environments across on-prem and AWS cloud, focusing on patching, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and high availability.

The ideal candidate has experience managing SQL Server, AWS, and performance optimization, with scripting in PowerShell or Python to automate repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience with SQL Server indexing and performance management.
• Experience troubleshooting database instances and application-related issues.
• Experience with database backup and recovery processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Create and maintain SQL Server databases, instances, and services.
• Monitor and improve database performance, including index management.
• Troubleshoot database, instance, and application-related issues.
• Perform and support database backup and recovery operations.
• Support environments across on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server databases

SQL Server indexing and performance

Backup and recovery

Troubleshooting

AWS cloud environments

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Windows Event Logs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Commvault

PowerShell

Python

Always On/Clustering

Job description

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD, requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. The role supports SQL Server environments across on-prem and AWS cloud, focusing on patching, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and high availability.

The ideal candidate has experience managing SQL Server, AWS, and performance optimization, with scripting in PowerShell or Python to automate repetitive tasks.