SAIC · 5 hours ago
Senior Database Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
10+ years expSAIC is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Database Engineer. This role is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring the security, availability, and reliability of database systems that support business applications and data needs.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Position is required to be full-time onsite at DOT HQ, Washington DC
Assist in driving, standardizing, and managing unified configuration management database
Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server instances and tools (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS)
Set up new databases, servers, and related infrastructure
Configure and Manage SQL Server clustering, Always-On cluster, Distributed Always-on cluster for high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Configure and Manage Mirroring, Log-shipping and Replication for high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Monitor and maintain database performance, integrity, and security
Perform regular database maintenance tasks (index optimization, statistics updates, consistency checks)
Plan and perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations
Troubleshoot database errors, bottlenecks, and performance issues
Analyze query execution plans and optimize SQL queries
Monitor system performance using tools like SQL Profiler, Extended Events, and Performance Monitor
Identify and resolve slow-running queries or deadlocks
Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions to maintain data security
Audit database activities and log changes
Maintain detailed documentation of database environments, configurations, and changes
Generate reports for performance metrics, growth trends, and usage statistics
Qualification
Required
Must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience as a database administrator, specializing in supporting SQL environment
Proficient in SQL Cluster, Always-On Cluster, Distributed Always-On clusters On-premises and Cloud (AWS/Azure/Google)
Experience with Azure Managed Instance, SQL STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Strong knowledge and experience in SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance
Expertise in managing SQL Server instances (2022/2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) on various platforms, including VMWare, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises
Ability to troubleshoot performance issues, analyze SQL execution plans, and optimize database performance
Experience with database security solutions, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and SSL/TLS
Experience with DR testing, making recommendations, and providing on-call support
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust
Preferred
Experience supporting a 24x7 operations environment
Deploy and manage SQL Server on various platforms, including VMWare, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises. Also, build and manage Azure managed instances and Azure managed databases
Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances (2022/2019/2017/2016/2014/2012)
Facilitate database migration from on-premises environments to Azure and execute SQL database upgrades, migrations, backups, and restores
Administer user access by provisioning SQL logins and users based on project requirements and configure and troubleshoot database Always-on availability groups (AG) and AG-related issues
Implement and troubleshoot database mirroring solutions, database log shipping setups, and database transaction replication configurations
Manage SQL clusters, resolve cluster-related issues, and monitor database conditions, proactively rebuild indexes, and perform routine maintenance tasks
Utilize monitoring and performance tuning skills to schedule automated activities, including database health checks, disk space monitoring, job alerts, index monitoring, and statistics tracking
Configure database mail for SQL job alerts, install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and apply Service Packs to SQL Server versions (2008R2, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) and patches to Windows Server versions (2003, 2003 R2, 2012, 2019, 2022)
Analyze and optimize SQL execution plans for slow SQL
Experience setting up SQL database users based on minimum required databases privileges best practices, experience on Azure/AWS/Google based databases
Experience testing DR solutions and making recommendations, supporting DBA on-call tasks on a rotation basis
Demonstrates teamwork and is available for On-Call Support
Mandatory participation in monthly database patching
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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