# SQL Server Database Administrator

**Company:** [Saalex](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/mUoCB2tPpCuKGPexwPQbrE.md)
**Location:** Lexington Park, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** AIBI

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## Description

**Spalding, a Saalex Company** is seeking a **SQL Server Database Administrator** in **Lexington Park, MD**. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.  

**Position Type:** Full-time

**Salary:** $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)

**Work Location:** Hybrid work schedule.

**Onsite Requirements:** Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on-call requirements.

**Essential Functions:**

-   Install, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.
-   Configure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.
-   Work with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.
-   Work with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.
-   Troubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.
-   Configure and recover database backups.
-   Perform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.
-   Maintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.
-   Assist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:

-   Communicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.
-   Create and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.
-   Adhere to cloud migration schedules.
-   Track, document, and provide progress on database migrations.
-   Report issues and risks to cloud project manager.

-   Other duties as assigned.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Systems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.
-   Experience with performance tuning and query optimization required.
-   CompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).
-   BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years related experience.

**Desired:**

-   Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.
-   Experience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.
-   Experience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.
-   Experience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.
-   Experience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS’ a plus.

**Education:**

-   BS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR  OR HS and 9 years relatedexperience.

**Security Clearance:**

-   Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI.  Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources
-   Stock Option Benefit