SQL Server Database Administrator with Security Clearance

Description Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience) Work Location: Hybrid work schedule. Onsite Requirements: Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on-call requirements. Essential Functions: * Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.
* Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
* Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
* Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
* Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts. * Configure and recover database backups.
* Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
* Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
* Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:
* Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
* Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
* Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
* Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
* Report issues and risks to cloud project manager. * Other duties as assigned. Requirements Required: * Systems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
* Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
* CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
* BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years related experience. Desired: * Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
* Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
* Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
* Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
* Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS' a plus. Education: * BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years relatedexperience. Security Clearance: * Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Training & Development * Wellness Resources * Stock Option Benefit