Database Administrator

Must have Government experience and the candidate should live within 50 miles of Baltimore, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance, analyze system usage, and perform performance tuning.
• Identify and troubleshoot database issues to ensure system availability and responsiveness.
• Implement and maintain database security, user access, permissions, and data integrity.
• Manage database backup, recovery, restoration, and archival processes.
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and conversions to new versions and servers.
• Work with Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance for database administration.
• Utilize Azure Data Factory and Azure Database Migration Service for data migration and integration.
• Monitor database capacity, system resources, and network usage.
• Develop SQL queries and generate reports based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams, management, vendors, and end users to understand database requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide guidance on database access and procedures.
  Required Skills & Qualifications
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Experience in database performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS).
• Experience with database security, user permissions, access controls, and data integrity.
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Experience with Azure SQL Database or Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory and/or Azure Database Migration Service.
• Experience with database migration, upgrades, and server conversions.
• Strong SQL query development and reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in database management, administration, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered