Database Administrator/Developer with Security Clearance

Database Administrator/Developer Plateau Software is seeking a Database Administrator/Developer to support a mission-critical program at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Plateau is seeking a Database Administrator/Developer to support Microsoft SQL Server environments and data-driven applications. This role combines database administration and development responsibilities, including performance tuning, security, troubleshooting, deployments, automation, and data integration.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL Server expertise, can independently resolve complex database issues, and communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This position is onsite at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL with a near full-time on-site reporting requirement. Occasional telework possible, but by exception. Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational support tasks including health checks and log reviews.
• Troubleshoot database issues and resolve data-related defects.
• Collaborate with application developers and business analysts to understand requirements and implement reliable data solutions.
• Design, develop, and optimize stored procedures, triggers, functions, and views T-SQL.
• Knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI (preferred), SSRS.
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and application integrations.
• Build and maintain complex queries and scripts to support data migration, reporting, and integration tasks.
• Analyze legacy system data structures and participate in data mapping and conversion efforts.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support testing and QA with test case creation and defect resolution.
• Monitor and maintain database jobs, schedules, and overall performance.
• Must have high-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply DoD data standards to all software applications and database data elements, ensuring logical data models are fully attributed, normalized, and included in a data dictionary.
• Assist in developing SOF Enterprise metadata standards and document all meta tags, where applicable, in an XML Schema (XSD file) and post to the Metadata Registry after being vetted through a configuration management process. Requirements Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in SQL development, database operational support and/or database administration.
• Experience with data migration, ETL processes, and database performance tuning.
• Ability to read and understand existing codebases and refactor or optimize as needed.
• Experience working directly with end users and organizational stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of database normalization practices.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Security Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Release management experience preferred.
• Familiarity with source control tools and DevOps processes is a plus.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Special Operations Forces customers.
• Experience supporting business process improvement or modernization initiatives.
• Experience working in a government or military environment.

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency.

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