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Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc

SQL Database Administrator Secret clearance

Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc, Quantico, Virginia, United States, 22134


Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Administrator with GCA. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GCA you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

Our work depends on a SQL Database Administrator joining our IT Technology Development division in Quantico, VA.

HOW OUR SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

As the SQL DBA Administrator, you will manage all current and planned SQL Server databases that support our customer’s COTS applications. You will also be part of a team of systems administrators managing Windows Server 2016-2019, desktops, and printers. In addition:

You will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of these databases. If additional databases are required in the future, the candidate will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing those databases, including database creation, security, access, backup and recovery, and documentation.

You must be experienced with applying STIGs to SQL Server databases and be familiar with the impacts on the related applications.

You must have excellent documentation skills, and will be responsible for creating related standards, operating procedures, and security documentation.

Database monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning

Perform administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services

Familiar with SQL Always-on setup and management and Microsoft Failover Clustering

Perform day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of SQL Server databases.

Perform database and system performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Database backup and recovery Develop, document, and apply procedures for database backup and recovery

Perform scheduled and nonscheduled database backups and recovery with Microsoft SQL Server SSMS, or SQL CMD

Database creation

Participate in the analysis of database solutions o Responsible for the definition, design, creation, and implementation of a database environment with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security

Systems Administration

Evaluate and install new software releases, patches, and system upgrades

Identify and troubleshoot system issues

Develop, document, and apply procedures for systems backup and recovery

May program in an administrative language (PowerShell, VBS, etc.)

Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediation

Assist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administrators

Create and update user accounts, perform accounts management in Active Directory

Security and STIGs

Support the Certification and Accreditation process - run scans; resolve findings; document solutions, workarounds or provide justifications for exceptions

Document, implement, and maintain database security policies in accordance with DISA STIG requirements

Documentation

Define and oversee database standards, controls, procedures, and documentation

Create all documentation required for Release Management Framework (RMF)

Complete planning and documentation prior to new integration or implementation

SSIS and PowerBI Reporting Server Administration

Other SQL DBA duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance; Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Required Experience:

5+ years of work experience administering MS SQL Server databases (SQL 2012 or newer)

Experience with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption in SQL Server

Experience administering SQL Server 2012-2019

Required Certifications: Security+ CE

Education: BS degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Location: Onsite at Quantico, VA

US Citizenship required

WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Preferred):

Active Top Secret clearance

Microsoft Server 2016 or higher

Microsoft SQL 2016 -2019

GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned company supporting several government contracts. GCA is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. Below is a brief overview of our benefits package.

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time off includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days.

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

PTO Cash out

Company Paid STD and LTD

Life and AD&D Insurance

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k Savings and company match

Employee referral program

GCA is committed to a safer tomorrow. The challenges facing our Nation and the World grow ever more complex and require the highest level of dedication, integrity, and service. These core values are the backbone GCA builds upon to provide our customers with exceptional service within the dynamic intelligence community and ever-changing Information Technology sector.