SQL Server Database Administrator

Saalex Corporation

SQL Server Database Administrator at Spalding providing database solutions to government clients. Responsible for installation, configuration, and administration of SQL Server databases in hybrid environments.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudOracleRDBMSSQLSSIS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SQL Server 2016/2019/2022SSISSSASSSRSSQL Server Management StudioSQL Server ProfilerT-SQLPowerShellHA SolutionsDatabase Migration

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

CompTIA Security+