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TekSynap · 1 day ago

Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

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 a Senior Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to provide advanced database administration, high-availability engineering, and performance optimization support for mission-critical Census Bureau systems.

ComputerInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides senior-level administration and operational 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)

Leads SQL Server upgrade and migration efforts, including migrations from SQL Server 2008 to 2012/2016

Designs, implements, and supports high-availability and disaster recovery 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 and optimization, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis

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 database models

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

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

Troubleshoots complex SQL Server issues and performs root cause analysis and resolution

Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level SQL Server database administrators

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

Qualification

Microsoft SQL ServerDatabase AdministrationPerformance TuningHigh Availability SolutionsDisaster RecoveryT-SQLSSISSSRSMicrosoft CertificationRelational Database DesignTeam CoordinationCommunication Skills

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

Must possess at least one Microsoft database certification, such as: Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Data Management and Analytics, MCSE – Data Platform, MCSE – 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

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 administration

Experience supporting SQL Server environments in virtualized infrastructures

Ability to work independently while coordinating across technical teams

Strong oral and written communication skills