NikSoft Systems Corporation ยท 1 month ago
SQL Server Database Administrator (AWS GovCloud)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expNikSoft Systems Corp. is seeking a highly skilled SQL Server Database Administrator to support mission-critical databases in a secure federal IT environment. The role involves managing SQL Server instances in AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with DoD standards, and collaborating with technical teams to deliver secure database solutions.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Installing, configuring, upgrading, and patching SQL Server instances in AWS GovCloud IaaS and VMware-based environments
Designing and implementing secure, compliant database architectures aligned with DoD and federal agency standards
Managing database performance, capacity, and availability, including replication, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies
Developing and maintaining COOP and DR runbooks to ensure mission continuity
Implementing backup, recovery, and high availability solutions across multiple regions and availability zones
Supporting integrations OpenText ECM product suite
Applying encryption, IAM policies, and access control mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data
Collaborating with architects, developers, and security teams to ensure database solutions meet operational and compliance needs
Qualification
Required
5+ years administering and managing Microsoft SQL Server databases in enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of AWS GovCloud IaaS for database hosting, provisioning, and scaling
Experience with SQL Server clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, replication, and disaster recovery
Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution in AWS GovCloud
Proven ability to design and implement COOP strategies for federal agency workloads
Familiarity with DoD and federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, DISA STIGs)
Proficiency in automation tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible) for database provisioning and management
Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, SQL Server Management Studio, AWS Config) for performance and compliance
Strong understanding of database security, encryption-at-rest/in-transit, and IAM integration
Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to complete the government
Preferred
Knowledge of and/or experience working on OpenText ECM solutions is highly desired
Security+ Certification (desired)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Database Specialty (desired)
Company
NikSoft Systems Corporation
NikSoft was founded in 1998, & is an IT firm based in Reston, Virginia that works primarily with companies who assist government operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase