Database Administrator (SQL)

Job Title: Database Administrator (SQL) Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: Active/current DoD Secret and ability to obtain TSA agency suitability clearance Please note that you must be a US citizen to apply to this job posting Education/Experience: A 4-year degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 5-7 or more year's related professional experience. (Education can be substituted for 8 years of experience) Schedule: Required to be on-call and respond in a timely manner Travel: Occasional Salary: Commensurate with experience Job Listing Number: CO21003 Contract Labor Category: DBA (SQL) L3-Sr We are seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Database Administrator (SQL), L3-Sr. to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Act as a Senior Database Administrator working with team members to ensure all requirements are delivered in an efficient, highly productive manner Provide technical support for the day-to-day SQL Server activities of the organization Provide technical Support for chartered Projects, e.g. Security Remediation, Disaster Recovery Coordinate changes to SQL Server and SQL Server Service Packs and cumulative updates Implement database changes to improve performance and security Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard databases Measure database performance and troubleshoot complex database issues Configure and monitor interfaces with other systems Configure and maintain system databases, user databases and server instances Configure and maintain schema, tables, views, functions, triggers and indexes Configure and manage system and database user IDs and group permissions Configure and manage database backups and recoveries Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot bi-directional database replication Efficient at T-SQL and Batch scripting Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project Basic Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience in SQL Server Administration experience Experience installing, configuring, securing, and optimizing SQL Server Databases Experience with High Availability and Data Replication technologies as related to SQL Servers Experience writing and debugging scripts in PowerShell Ability to work on individual tasks, as well as team-oriented tasks Ability to prioritize competing priorities Ability to work under a cross-matrix management structure Ability to work on individual tasks, as well as team-oriented tasks Required to be on-call and respond in a timely manner A 4-year degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline with 5-7 or more year's related professional experience. (Education can be substituted for 8 years of experience) Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with Spotlight or some other type of SQL monitoring Familiar with SQL database clustering in Windows environment Windows Server 2008/2012 Administration ITIL Certification Security Clearance Requirements: Active current DOD Secret clearance and ability to obtain agency suitability clearance Physical Requirements: Must be able to type To apply to this position please go to www.s4inc.com and click on Careers to complete and an employment application and to upload your resume. S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans/Disabled. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, then we invite you to submit your resume. Candi ate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a position, please contact Michelle Sweeney, HR Manager, by phone at (781) 273-1600 or by email at accommodations4inc.com. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.