Senior SQL Server Database Administrator
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Data Systems Analysts, Inc. provides IT services with a focus on supporting government and enterprise applications.
Summary:
The applicant will manage SQL Server databases for a complex Air Force application while ensuring performance, availability, and security. Required qualifications include extensive SQL Server DBA experience and active Security+ certification.
Requirements:
Technology: SQL Server 2016-2022, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Azure
Hard Skills: SQL Server administration, Performance Tuning and Optimization, Backup and recovery management
Experience: 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, Demonstrated experience using a modern ticket management system, Active Security+ Certification
Job Description:
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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