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ALTA IT Services

SQL DBA

ALTA IT Services, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22030


SQL Database Administrator with a TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.Quantico VA -HYBRID ONSITE 3 DAYS IN A WEEKTOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIREDJob Description:How a 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 documentationDatabase monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuningPerform administration and management of Microsoft SQL Server 2012-2019 and Microsoft SQL Reporting ServicesFamiliar with SQL Always-on setup and management and Microsoft Failover ClusteringPerform day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of SQL Server databases.Perform database and system performance monitoring and troubleshootingSSIS and PowerBi Reporting Server AdministrationOther SQL DBA duties as assignedDatabase backup and recoveryDevelop, document, and apply procedures for database backup and recoveryPerform scheduled and nonscheduled database backups and recovery with Microsoft SQL Server SSMS, or SQL CMDDatabase creationParticipate 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 AdministrationEvaluate and install new software releases, patches, and system upgradesIdentify and troubleshoot system issuesDevelop, document, and apply procedures for systems backup and recoveryMay program in an administrative language (PowerShell, VBS, etc.)Perform ACAS and SCAP scans and remediationAssist Tier 2 help desk with issues elevated to systems administratorsCreate and update user accounts, perform accounts management in Active DirectorySecurity and STIGsSupport the Certification and Accreditation process - run scans; resolve findings; document solutions, workarounds or provide justifications for exceptionsDocument, implement, and maintain database security policies in accordance with DISA STIG requirementsDocumentation-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

Required Experience: TOP SECRET CLEARANCE5+ 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 ServerExperience administering SQL Server 2016-2019

Required Technical Skills5+ 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 ServerExperience administering SQL Server 2016-2019

Preferred:Microsoft Server 2016 or higherMicrosoft SQL 2012 -2019