Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

Role Overview

Join our exceptional team at Peraton and bring your expertise as a SQL Database Engineer to contribute to a prestigious, worldwide national intelligence program. You'll be part of a team with over a decade of experience in developing and sustaining mission-critical applications that provide a crucial decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policy makers.

What You Will Do

Perform database administration activities, including the installation and maintenance of database management software, and the design and implementation of predictive analysis. Configure, provision, operate, and administer database management systems and related software, as well as backend storage server and hardware platforms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Your contributions will directly support our nation's security interests, including warfighters and interagency partners, as we defend America's national security. We invest in your growth and development, offering competitive compensation, challenging opportunities, and a clear path for career advancement.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph adjudication or active TS with the ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in a field of study applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience
• A minimum 8 years of experience with SQL Server database administration
• Active Security+ (DoD 8570 Baseline certification for IAT Level 2)
• Must be able to install, configure, and maintain database management systems according to the project requirements
• Able to perform regular backups of all databases to ensure data integrity and availability
• Able to implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control and encryption
• Able to monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved efficiency
• Able to handle database migrations and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss; can troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly to minimize disruptions
• Requires good communication skills to collaborate with other teams, such as application developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and performance
• Must have experience and knowledge in realm of DOD policies, best practices, and industry standards for database administration
• Experience with implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Operating System
• Experience in upgrading major database instances
• Ability to work closely with system admins and ISSO on application upgrades, documentation and STIG remediation

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan