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TekSynap · 19 hours ago

On-Site Microsoft SQL Server Expert t

Suitland, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. We are seeking an On-Site Microsoft SQL Server Expert to provide senior-level, hands-on database administration and development support for Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting mission-critical Census Bureau systems.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides on-site, expert-level administration and support for Microsoft SQL Server environments in production, development, and replication settings

Performs installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016)

Serves as the primary on-site escalation resource for complex SQL Server issues and performance challenges

Coordinates with Microsoft Subject Matter Experts and, when required, facilitates vendor support engagements to resolve critical issues

Performs database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations to ensure data availability and integrity

Designs, implements, and supports high-availability solutions, including Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, and Log Shipping

Configures and manages Active/Passive and Active/Active clustering environments

Implements and manages SQL Server replication models, including Snapshot, Merge, and Transactional Replication

Supports SQL Server environments operating in virtualized infrastructures, including VMware-based deployments

Performs advanced database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning

Conducts database consistency checks and integrity validation using DBCC utilities

Develops and maintains database objects using T-SQL, including tables, views, triggers, functions, indexes, and relational data models

Manages SQL Server security, including authentication, authorization, roles, permissions, and access controls

Supports ETL, reporting, and analytics solutions using SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS

Works directly with onsite stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze needs, and implement effective database solutions

Documents database configurations, standards, procedures, and operational activities in accordance with DCoE policies

Qualification

Microsoft SQL ServerDatabase AdministrationT-SQLETL/ReportingMCSA CertificationMCSE CertificationHigh Availability SolutionsDisaster RecoveryPerformance TuningVirtualization (VMware)Communication SkillsIndependent Work

Required

Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience providing Microsoft SQL Server database administration and development support in enterprise environments. Experience must include SQL Server installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, replication, and ETL/reporting support in large-scale, multi-tiered production environments

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required. Fifteen (15) years of applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirements

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) – SQL Server 2012/2014 or SQL Server 2016

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Data Management and Analytics, Data Platform, or Business Intelligence

Preferred

Eight (8) or more years of experience in database administration, system analysis, design, development, and support of Microsoft SQL Server environments

Seven (7) or more years of experience installing, configuring, and maintaining SQL Server in enterprise environments

Five (5) or more years of experience as a SQL Server Developer with extensive expertise in SSIS and SSRS

Proven experience performing SQL Server upgrades and migrations, including from SQL Server 2008 to 2012/2016

Extensive experience supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

Strong expertise with T-SQL, relational database design, and data integrity enforcement

Experience supporting SQL Server security configurations and access management

Experience supporting virtualized SQL Server environments using VMware

Strong ability to work independently in an on-site operational role

Strong oral and written communication skills