Sr. SQL Database Administrator

Peraton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Senior SQL Database Administrator to design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases ensuring high availability and security. You will develop scalable schemas, complex procedures, and robust ETL/ELT processes, while guiding junior staff and maintaining compliance with DoD requirements.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, disaster recovery, and secure database management across applications, reporting, and analytics, with a strong focus on enterprise-grade systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SQL database administration experience.
• Familiar with enterprise databases, backups, DR, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable database architectures and data models.
• Develop complex schemas, procedures, and functions.
• Implement best practices including version control and automated deployments.
• Monitor and tune performance, indexing, and query optimization.
• Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes.
• Enforce security measures and manage permissions for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with IT operations to maintain high availability.
• Support ETL/ELT processes for accurate reporting.

Skills

Advanced SQL proficiency

Security/compliance mindset

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BS/BA in CS or related field

HS Diploma + 12 years experience

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

The Sr. SQL Database Administrator is responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise-grade databases. This role ensures high availability, security, data integrity, and performance tuning for systems that support applications, reporting, and analytics.

• Design scalable database architectures and data models.
• Develop complex schemas, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Implement database best practices including version control, coding standards, and automated deployments.
• Monitor and tune performance, develop indexing strategies, and optimize queries.
• Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery processes.
• Enforce security measures, manage permissions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT operations and network teams to maintain a secure, high-availability environment.
• Support data integration and ensure accurate reporting through effective ETL/ELT processes.
• Expert-level proficiency with SQL and enterprise database management systems.
• Strong background in performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience developing and maintaining robust ETL/ELT processes.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure, security standards, and compliance.
• Ability to guide junior staff and lead technical efforts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; 12 years with a HS Diploma.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with SQL and enterprise database management systems.
• Have or obtain favorable Tier 3 investigation.
• Have or obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security + CE) within 45 days of beginning position.
• Must be a US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.