Database Administrator

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted to address significant challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our commitment s emphasize safety, collaboration and well-being as integral to success. This on-site, full-time position is located in Spokane, Washington.

Amentum is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to provide enterprise database administration and SharePoint infrastructure support in a secure Department of War environment. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises, Windows Server technologies, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise infrastructure, and can work both independently and within a structured mission-focused team.

• Database Administration
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019–2025 environments across development, test, and production systems.
• Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions.
• Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance.
• Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities.
• Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering.
• Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance.
• Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues.
• Develop automation scripts using Power Shell and T-SQL to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization.
• Create custom reports based on customer requirements.
• Assist with migration planning and execution as needed.

• SharePoint Administration
• Administer and support SharePoint Server 2019 on-premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration.
• Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs.
• Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features.
• Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance.
• Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint-related issues.

• Security, Operations & Collaboration
• Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives.
• Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after-hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements.

• Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with SCI eligibility and US Citizenship required to maintain the clearance.
• 7+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on-premises environment, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements.
• Strong experience with SQL Server including performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security.
• Strong experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management.
• Experience with SharePoint Designer, Info Path, and third-party utilities such as Quest and Bamboo.
• Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Experience with Power Shell, T-SQL, and automation scripting.
• Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations.
• Experience developing database design documentation including ERDs, functional specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation related to their…