SQL Server Database Administrator

Onsite – Rock Island, IL Technical

• Database Administrator
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• DB2
• Queries
• SQL, Python, Shell
• Linux or Unix

Our Government team is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Database Administrator. The candidate will work within a cohesive engineering team to design, develop and implement database solutions that store, organize, and manage data. The SQL DBA will ensure that systems perform and operate efficiently, data is stored regularly and effectively, and that data is secure from unauthorized access. The SQL DBA will implement database performance, security and integrity measures for multiple projects.

This position will be directly responsible for a team of database engineers supporting multiple customers.

• Performs essential DBA functions for supported databases SQL Server, Oracle and DB2) Provide SQL Server Support
• Manages, and implements data schemas, tables, procedures, and permissions
• Works with others on the team to provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process and coordinate with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Performs capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of the databases; and associated systems
• Provides normal and emergency production support. Coordinates with user departments and other Support staff in order to resolve system problems
• Documents database processing procedures, operation run books, and system documentation including training materials and usage statistics
• Performs research, analysis and recommendation of database software and related tools
• Develops security strategies for the database environments, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
• Experience performing the duties of a database administrator
• MS and/or Oracle experience
• Experience operating any major database system (MS-SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and/or DB2) in an enterprise environment
• Expertise coding in SQL, Python, Perl, shell, or other high-level languages
• Knowledge of database tuning, capacity management, and resource forecasting
• Experience with Linux or Unix
• Experience working with “big data” (many Terabytes) is an asset
• General database system knowledge, database theory, disaster recovery, database security, database design, capacity planning, performance analysis, change management.

• Onsite 5x per week
• Government
• Monday-Friday
• No weekends

• Start Date:
  
  April 6, 2026
• Interviews:
  February 19-27

• Drug Test Required;
  Background Check Required.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification—Reimbursement assistance, if passed.
• Will interview without CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Interim Secret Clearance, financed by agency, no out of pocket cost.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rock Island, IL.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 – $90,000.00/yr.

Company offers competitive and comprehensive benefits with options to help you design the best coverage for yourself, your family and lifestyle. Employee benefits vary by region and are subject to change. Our recruiting staff and HR team can answer specific questions related to our benefits.

Medical:
Company utilizes a third-party group benefits provider referred to as Tri Net. Tri Net provides benefits coverage for employees throughout the world and have different provider options dependent to the geographical location. For Rock Island employees, United Healthcare (UHC) is our current medical provider, offering several different medical plans ranging from PPO to HDHP. Eligibility for medical benefits is the 1st of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.

If hired on October 1st, benefits would begin October 1st. If hired on October 15th, benefits would begin November 1st. For all health benefits, Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. The amount is based on covering 100% of the cost for employee only coverage for Medical, Dental and Vision plans. The…