Senior Database Administrator, Top Secret Clearance with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you a mid to senior level Database Administrator near Stafford VA? Then our customer along with our new 5-year contract award is looking for someone like you. As a Database Administrator, you will: Join an already established team with opportunity to grow. Support a Department of Justice program, who designs, builds, and implements highly technical data collection systems. Support a technology lab who dynamically implements technology to meet their outside customers uniquely defined evidence collection needs. Receive robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP). A week in the life of a Database Administrator: Architect, implement and administer globally distributed SQL Server instances, using clustering and DR/COOP for high availability. Analyze large, complex systems to determine performance bottlenecks, application bugs, and opportunities to improve efficiency. Optimize SQL Server to accommodate large data volumes and high throughput processing. Capture and analyze database activity to identify improvements in indexing, file structure, and maintenance processes. Plan and conduct database architecture assessments that examine the database. Management System (DBMS) and database configuration and performance. Identify areas of instability and deviations from best practices with database components. Participate in performance, load and stress testing, and remediation of issues identified. Lead the implementation of security hardening and auditing of all SQL server instances across the enterprise. Develop scripts to automate SQL tasks as needed. Participate in all aspects of the application lifecycle, e.g., requirements analysis and definition, system design, implementation, testing, development, and sustainment. Prepare technical designs and documentation (i.e., knowledgebase articles) for use by the help desk. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day. COMPANY AWARDS: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces, National Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree (BS) with 8+ years of relevant experience or Associates Degree (AS) with 10+ years relevant experience or High School/GED with 13+ years' relevant experience. Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining SQL Server infrastructure on versions 2016 and newer. Minimum of 3 years' experience creating and managing SQL server infrastructure using PowerShell (preferred) or another automation technology. Experience in MS SQL server database administration, design, and development. Proficiency securing SQL server and databases, according to Defense Systems Information Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) guidelines. Experience developing and maintaining scripting for automating SQL server tasks. Active Top-Secret Clearance. Willing to take a CI polygraph when required by the customer. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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