Sr. MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Comtech LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtech LLC is seeking a Sr. MS SQL Database Administrator to manage, configure, and maintain SQL Server clusters and databases. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and significant experience with SQL Server management, troubleshooting, and Active Directory.

Located in Arlington, VA, this full-time position emphasizes expertise in T-SQL, clustering technologies, and system administration. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry certifications and a strong technical background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or equivalent field required.
• CompTia Security+ CE or similar certification in good standing.
• 10 years of technical experience; 7 years in System Network/Administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and configure Microsoft SQL Server clusters and related objects.
• Maintain and monitor SQL Server databases and software updates.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions in the IT environment.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server Management

T-SQL Development

SQL Server Clustering

Active Directory Management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Microsoft MCSA/MCSE Certification

CompTia Security+ CE, CASP, or CISSP

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server 2008+

Windows Server 2003+

Job description

Comtech is a woman-owned small business founded in 1998 and headquartered in Reston, VA. We offer IT solutions across the disciplines of program/project management, applications development, infrastructure, Cyber security, and enterprise content/data management services. We have developed our methodologies and processes based on the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v.3 Framework across enterprise infrastructure operations. These methodologies and processes are reinforced through our organization’s externally accredited certifications, which include ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 IT Service Management Systems (SMS, corporate ITIL certification), ISO 27001:2005 Information Security Management System (ISMS), and CMMI-DEV Level 3

Job Description

Sr. MS SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Location: Arlington, VA

Full-time

• Manage, Configure, Maintain, Monitor, and Design Microsoft SQL Server clusters and cluster objects
• Manage Microsoft SQL Server relational databases, Microsoft SQL Server ETL and DTS packages
• Manage Microsoft T‑SQL views, queries, and procedures
• Understand Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Microsoft SQL Server Report Services (SSRS)
• Respond to telephone, electronic mail, and/or walk-in requests for support for all systems and equipment within the IT environment
• Maintain maintenance records and perform follow‑ups for routine preventive and on‑demand maintenance on servers, workstations and related equipment
• Perform, Configure, Monitor, and Maintain software backups, updates, recoveries, and devices
• Monitor all enterprise‑wide servers and services
• Provide corrective maintenance/troubleshooting for hardware and software malfunctions
• Manage and Monitor Windows 2003+ Active Directory, integrated DNS servers and multi‑master zones, and WINS servers and replication infrastructure

Qualifications

• Clearance: (details not specified)
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent
• CompTia Security+ CE, CASP, or CISSP in good standing
• Current (within 5 years) computing environment certification; e.g., Microsoft MCSA/MCSE
• Experience: 10 years of technical experience, last 07 years in System Network/Administration
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008+ (05 years)
• Microsoft SQL Server Clustering 2008+ (03 years)
• Microsoft Failover or Always On Clustering 2012+ (03 years)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003+ (08 years)