Senior Database Administrator

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• Location 445 12th Street, SW,Washington, DC, 20554,United States
• Job Category OPS
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Senior Database Administrator manages the application data environment and provides senior technical leadership for database architecture, SharePoint data considerations, Power Platform data integration, backup/recovery, performance, migration, and data security. The team’s intent is for this role to manage the 41 SQL databases while also overseeing architectural concerns for SharePoint and Power Apps.

Will be required to go onsite in Washington, DC

Position Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, optimize, secure, and troubleshoot HQMC SQL Server databases.
• Manage and support the portfolio of SQL databases, including data modeling, normalization, schema management, data quality, and database standards.
• Provide senior technical input on SharePoint, Power Platform, reporting, and application data architecture.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, COOP, failover, and disaster recovery support processes.
• Support database migration, cloud migration, validation, and modernization activities.
• Manage database security administration, vulnerability remediation support, access controls, RMF evidence support, and audit support.
• Support developers through SQL programming, bug investigation, data loading, testing support, and database troubleshooting.

• Ability to administer Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher.
• Ability to manage SQL backup/recovery, database optimization, schemas, user access, maintenance, and security upgrades.
• Ability to support database and data architecture for SharePoint, Power Platform, dashboards, and custom applications.
• Ability to coordinate technical decisions across developers, systems engineers, RMF staff, and Government stakeholders.
• SQL Server administration.
• Database design and data modeling.
• Backup, recovery, COOP, and failover support.
• SQL performance optimization.
• Database security and access control.
• Power Shell and server administration.
• Data migration and validation.
• SharePoint/Power Platform data integration.
• Technical leadership and cross-functional coordination.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, database administration, data engineering, cybersecurity, or related discipline
• 8+ years total IT/program experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Federal or DoD IT programs
  • 3 years of experience with Azure Database Administrator Associate and SQL Server Administrator experience

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are aproud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
  • Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Accident
• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must reside in the United States and be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled