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SQL Server Database Administrator

Location

United States

Posted

131 days ago

Salary

$85K - $141K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAssemblyETLLinuxMicrosoft SQL ServerOracle DatabaseRDBMSSDLCSQLSSISUnix

Job Description

SQL Server Database Administrator

Guidehouse

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments (2005–2016) across Production, Test, and Development. • Administer and support Oracle databases (10g, 11g, 12c, 19c) on Linux/Unix and Windows platforms. • Proactively monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and perform performance tuning to ensure availability, security, and optimal system performance. • Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks, including locking, blocking, deadlocks, index fragmentation, and slow-running queries. • Perform T‑SQL performance tuning, code reviews, and optimization; collaborate closely with application and development teams. • Manage and test backup, restore, and Point‑in‑Time Recovery processes aligned with RTO and RPO requirements. • Lead and support SQL Server upgrades and migrations from legacy versions. • Administer TempDB configuration, database compression, and overall database optimization. • Implement and enforce database security best practices, including user access, encryption, TDE, auditing, data masking, and compliance monitoring. • Design, develop, deploy, and maintain SSIS/ETL solutions using SSDT/BIDS, SSIS, BCP, and Import/Export tools. • Configure and maintain SQL Server Agent jobs, alerts, maintenance plans, and Database Mail. • Support and administer SSRS environments as needed. • Collaborate with data modelers and architects on logical and physical database design and implementation. • Maintain accurate database documentation, including data standards, procedures, data dictionaries, and models. • Utilize monitoring and ticketing tools to manage incidents, changes, and service requests in accordance with SLAs.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or additional four (4) years of exp in lieu of degree
  • Minimum Four (4) years of experience with Database Administration
  • Strong hands-on experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise SQL Server environments
  • Proven expertise in T‑SQL development and optimization, including stored procedures, indexes, UDFs, CTEs, triggers, and complex queries
  • Solid experience administering Oracle databases, including RMAN, Data Guard, RAC, ASM, and OEM
  • Demonstrated experience in database performance tuning using tools such as AWR, ADDM, Statspack, and SQL Server native utilities
  • In-depth knowledge of RDBMS concepts, data modeling, and database architecture
  • Strong experience with HA/DR architectures and business continuity planning
  • Hands-on experience with backup/recovery strategies, capacity planning, and disaster recovery testing
  • Experience applying service packs, cumulative updates, patches, and hotfixes
  • Familiarity with SDLC processes and working in Agile or traditional development environments
  • Experience using enterprise monitoring and management tools (e.g., Redgate, SolarWinds, Erwin, Toad)
  • Experience working with ticketing systems such as Remedy or Jira
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card holder.
  • No visa sponsorship available for this position.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

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