Database Administrator – DBA

Spry Methods, Inc.

Senior Database Administrator supporting critical IT services for federal law enforcement and scientific organizations. Responsible for database administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in Quantico, VA.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, write, optimize, and maintain complex TSQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database scripts to support business applications and reporting needs.
Manage and monitor the performance of TSQL databases, seeking improvements through performance and query tuning
Create, manage, and continually improve TSQL Server maintenance plans through monitoring of queries, indexes, and TSQL statistics
Create, manage, maintain, and improve backup, restore, and replication schedules driven by end user events and processes
Manage and monitor Windows server failover clusters
When required, manage and monitor the performance of cloud-based databases within AWS.
Support the deployment of new databases and schema objects as needed in the on-premises and cloud environment.
Monitor and maintain databases to ensure stability and optimal performance.
Ensure that databases are secure and adhere to industry standards.
Analyze and troubleshoot database issues and take necessary actions to resolve them.
Generate reports to measure database performance, utilization, and growth.
Plan and implement database activities including upgrades and patching.

Requirements

What you’ll need

US citizenship with active Top-Secret clearance
Minimum of 6 years’ experience recommended. In absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or additional 3 years of experience.
Strong proficiency in TSQL query writing, query tuning, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of database architecture and design.
Knowledge of database security and access controls.
Advanced knowledge of TSQL and database query languages.
Expertise in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience monitoring, performing updates, upgrades, testing, and other associated preventative maintenance and support functions related to Database Platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Spry Methods, Inc. Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 2001 🔒 Cybersecurity 🏛️ Government Cybersecurity
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IT Strategy & Modernization Spry Methods, Inc. is a company providing a wide range of solutions and services to the Federal Government, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Commercial market. They specialize in cyber security, offering expertise to national security missions, Federal law enforcement, and DoD partners. The company also delivers IT and platform services, focusing on solving complex challenges and modernizing IT infrastructures with emerging technologies. Established in 2001, Spry Methods is known for combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness and has been awarded significant contracts, such as the FBI's ITSSS-2 BPA. Database Administrator – DBA 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Quantico – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 📀 Database Administrator Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Design, write, optimize, and maintain complex TSQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database scripts to support business applications and reporting needs.
Manage and monitor the performance of TSQL databases, seeking improvements through performance and query tuning
Create, manage, and continually improve TSQL Server maintenance plans through monitoring of queries, indexes, and TSQL statistics
Create, manage, maintain, and improve backup, restore, and replication schedules driven by end user events and processes
Manage and monitor Windows server failover clusters
When required, manage and monitor the performance of cloud-based databases within AWS.
Support the deployment of new databases and schema objects as needed in the on-premises and cloud environment.
Monitor and maintain databases to ensure stability and optimal performance.
Ensure that databases are secure and adhere to industry standards.
Analyze and troubleshoot database issues and take necessary actions to resolve them.
Generate reports to measure database performance, utilization, and growth.
Plan and implement database activities including upgrades and patching. 🎯 Requirements
US citizenship with active Top-Secret clearance
Minimum of 6 years’ experience recommended. In absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or additional 3 years of experience.
Strong proficiency in TSQL query writing, query tuning, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of database architecture and design.
Knowledge of database security and access controls.
Advanced knowledge of TSQL and database query languages.
Expertise in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Hard Skills & Tools

TSQLquery writingquery tuningperformance optimizationdatabase architecturedatabase designdatabase securitybackup and restorereplicationcloud databases

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingorganizationalindependent workteam collaboration

Certifications

Top-Secret clearance