Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. has an opening for a Structured Query Language (SQL) Database Administrator. This is a full-time remote position that requires candidate-supplied internet connection. The SQL Database Administrator (DBA) will work as part of a dedicated team supporting a complex Air Force enterprise application. This role will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting SQL Server instances.

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA (installing /configuring SQL Server 2016-2022)
• 6 years of experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• 2 years of experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO)
• Experience with SQL Profiler to generate traces, view execution plans, identify deadlocks/contention and resolve them
• Demonstrated experience with Windows Server and Active Directory account management
• Critical thinker with problem-solving and time-management skills
• Works effectively with other IT professionals and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience using a modern ticket management system
• Active Security+ Certification

Desired Qualifications

• Current Knowledge of Air Force Network environments
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on SQL Server
• Experience supporting distributed SQL Server instances and/or SQL Server Replication
• Experience installing/configuring SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) on SQL 2016-2022
• Experience with Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience using Gitlab or similar repository tools
• Experience working in a Microsoft Azure environment
• Microsoft DP-300

Key Responsibilities

Acts as one of the primary database administration resources for the system, including:

• Install and configure Microsoft SQL database servers to meet custom software needs
• Monitor system health and performance
• Ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
• Must be detail oriented and work well with a team

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