SQL DBA Security Clearance

Position: SQL DBA with Security Clearance
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PRISM is seeking a Mid-Level SQL DBA. This is an onsite position in Washington, DC. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS/EDUCATION
* 7-10 years of experience
* Must have SQL Managed Instance Experience
* SQL Performance Tuning & Optimization
* Monitor database health using native tools and third-party monitoring software to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
* Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and indexes to ensure maximum system throughput and efficiency.
* Manage server resources by configuring CPU, memory, and disk I/O parameters for optimal database performance.
* SQL Database Security & Compliance
* Manage user access by implementing strict role-based access control (RBAC) and managing server permissions.
* Audit database systems regularly to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and data privacy regulations.
* Apply security patches, service packs, and cumulative updates to mitigate vulnerabilities.
* SQL High Availability & Disaster Recovery:
* Maintain backup strategies including full, differential, and transaction log backups, ensuring regular recovery testing.
* Configure high availability solutions using SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Cluster Instances (FCI), or database mirroring.
* Develop DR plans to guarantee business continuity and minimize Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
* SQL Operations & Maintenance
* Automate routine tasks such as database maintenance plans, index rebuilds, and statistics updates using SQL Server Agent jobs or Power Shell.
* Support deployment pipelines by reviewing, testing, and executing database schema changes and migrations
* Provide on-call support for critical production database incidents and troubleshooting.
* Open to learning Solar Winds REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Ability to obtain a Public Trust PRISM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.