Secret cleared Database Administrator

Our client, a large government systems integrator located at Camp Smith, HI, is looking to hire an onsite Database Administrator (DBA) for a 12-month contract. The consultant will support mission-critical database systems within a secure government environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on and supporting the future-state database architectures while administering, maintaining, securing, and optimizing enterprise SQL Server environments.

This role requires expertise in database administration, performance tuning, automation, security compliance, high availability, and enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and define enterprise database architectures supporting future-state IT capabilities and services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align database solutions with organizational strategies and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement enterprise database standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server database environments.
• Monitor database performance and optimize systems through performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, errors, and outages.
• Perform database installation, upgrades, migrations, patching, and ongoing maintenance.
• Develop and implement database security standards and ensure compliance with organizational security policies.
• Create and maintain database backups, disaster recovery procedures, and business continuity plans.
• Configure and support high-availability database solutions, including clustering and failover environments.
• Create automation scripts to streamline routine database administration tasks.
• Design, develop, and maintain database reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies and process improvements.
• Install, configure, and support mission-specific database applications.
• Schedule and execute routine maintenance activities, security updates, and emergency database support.
• Administer database accounts, permissions, access controls, password resets, and auditing functions.
• Execute SQL scripts and provide logging and troubleshooting support in accordance with established SOPs.
• Document database architecture, technical requirements, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) supporting enterprise database initiatives.
• Apply and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements.
• Develop testing strategies to validate system functionality, performance, and security.
• Analyze technical issues, recommend corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and enterprise modernization efforts as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must have a minimum of a Secret Clearance (preferably a TS but can upgrade)
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute for education).
• Minimum 5 years of professional IT experience, including at least 3 years of Microsoft SQL Server administration.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server versions 2014, 2016, 2017, and/or 2019.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • SQL Server Administration
  • Database Performance Tuning
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • High Availability and Clustering
  • Database Security
  • Database Automation (Power Shell, T-SQL, or similar)
• Experience supporting Windows Server operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.