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Caelum Research Corporation · 16 hours ago

Senior Systems Administrator/SQL Server DBA

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Caelum Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator/SQL Server DBA to support the US Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Information Systems Directorate. The role involves managing and securing SQL Server databases, ensuring optimal performance, and collaborating with developers to meet reporting requirements.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee the technical assessment, evaluation, installation, configuration, and upgrading of database servers/instances and applications dependent on database services, such as SharePoint and ADFS. Ensure databases are functional, efficient and secure

Implement robust security measures (both STIG and best practices) to protect databases from unauthorized access and threats

Develop and manage backup procedures to safeguard against data loss, above and beyond enterprise backup implementation

Continuously monitor database performance and optimize operations by tuning SQL queries, adjusting indexes, and configuring virtual or cloud hardware resources

Manage required local users of databases and maintain system security by controlling database access

Collaborate with developers and data analysts to design databases that support applications and ATEC reporting requirements

Generate various reports by querying the database as per organizational needs

Qualification

SQL Server DBADatabase AdministrationSecurity+ CertificationAzure Cloud AdministrationDatabase EngineeringPostgreSQLMariaDBDatabase Design

Required

Master's Degree in a directly related field and at least 5 years' experience; Lower-level degrees in relevant fields will be considered with additional experience

Education or certification must be in an IT discipline related to the assigned program area (e.g., Network Engineering, Network Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer or Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Computer Forensics/Security, etc.)

Must possess current Security+ (or equivalent DOD Directive 8570.1 IAT II)

Computing Environment Certification (can be achieved within 6 months of hire)

Certifications such as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) or Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar legacy certification

Proven experience with database engineering tasks such as database consolidation/migration, redesign, new platform transition (e.g. SQL Server to alternative database solution)

Understanding of application specific alternative database solutions, particularly open-source databases (such as PostgreSQL or MariaDB) deployed in the ATEC environment is required

Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices

Familiarity with database design, effective documentation, and coding is vital