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Senior Database Administrator – SQL
Cayuse Holdings
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Washington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $139,800 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudSQLSSIS
About the role
- Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server Database Engine, Reporting Services (SSRS), and Integration Services (SSIS).
- Develop and manage automated backup strategies, maintenance tasks, and monitoring jobs to ensure consistent performance.
- Configure Database Mail and implement alert systems to provide proactive issue notification.
- Deploy and support high availability solutions, including Always On Availability Groups, Windows Failover Clustering, and Database Mirroring.
- Contribute to database design activities such as modeling, E-R diagrams, and deployment planning.
- Implement data protection methods, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and SSL for data in transit.
- Write and review SQL queries, procedures, and scripts for performance and efficiency.
- Provide on-call support for production systems when required.
- Support reporting and analytics efforts using SSRS, SSIS, and Power BI.
- Apply STIGs, perform vulnerability assessments, patch servers and databases, and maintain security compliance documentation.
- Conduct operating system patching, database patching, and auditing as part of regular maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve performance problems, using monitoring tools and tuning techniques on large SQL Server platforms.
- Work closely with applications, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver stable and reliable services.
- Assist with cloud-based projects; familiarity with Azure or AWS environments is an advantage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience as a SQL Server DBA.
- Strong expertise in SQL Server 2019 administration and practical experience with upgrades to SQL Server 2022.
- Proven background in high availability and disaster recovery for enterprise systems.
- Knowledge of Windows Server patching, auditing, and security controls.
- Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate with technical and non-technical staff.
- Top Secret Clearance is required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Minimum Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Desired Qualifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Voluntary Life and AD&D options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
- Paid Time Off
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Hard skills
SQL Server Database EngineReporting Services (SSRS)Integration Services (SSIS)SQL queriesTransparent Data Encryption (TDE)Always On Availability GroupsWindows Failover ClusteringDatabase Mirroringperformance tuningdisaster recovery
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmultitaskingadaptabilityself-motivationcollaborationattention to detail
Certifications
Microsoft certificationsTop Secret Clearance