Req ID: 30954

Summary

Sen ior Database Administrator

Washington, DC

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) was created with the purpose of providing integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers both CONUS and OCONUS. CARS employs Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with decades of experience working in the Federal marketplace.

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) is currently looking for a Database DBA - Senior ; working at the Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington DC. Candidates must be on-site at the customer location 2 days/week with the potential to switch to a full 5 days/week. Designs the database server architecture, including installation, maintenance, and configuration. Performs troubleshooting and resolution management. Provides support for advanced user jobs and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage SQL Server instances (2019/2017/2016/2014/2012) in both prod/dev/test environments.
• Deploy and manage SQL Server on various platforms, including VMWare, Azure (IaaS/PaaS), and on-premises.
• Build and manage Azure-managed instances and Azure-managed databases.
• Facilitate database migration from on-premises environments to Azure.
• Execute SQL database upgrades, migrations, backups, and restores.
• Administer user access by provisioning SQL logins and users based on project requirements.
• Configure and troubleshoot database Always-on availability groups (AG) and AG-related issues.
• Establish AG listeners and add databases to Always On while handling failover scenarios.
• Implement and troubleshoot database mirroring solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot database log shipping setups.
• Set up and troubleshoot database transaction replication configurations.
• Manage SQL clusters and resolve cluster-related issues.
• Monitor database conditions, proactively rebuild indexes, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Utilize monitoring and performance tuning skills to schedule automated activities, including database health checks, disk space monitoring, job alerts, index monitoring, and statistics tracking.
• Configure database mail for SQL job alerts.
• Install and configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), including report deployment and server security management.
• Apply Service Packs to SQL Server versions (2008R2, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019) and patches to Windows Server versions (2003, 2003 R2, 2012, 2019).
• Create and manage incidents/changes using the Service Now ticketing system.
• Provide exceptional on-demand customer service.
• Collaborate with application teams to troubleshoot application issues from a database perspective.
• Demonstrate expertise in Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
• Implement SQL Server Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 10+ years of related experience as a database administrator, specializing in supporting Oracle and SQL environments.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.

How you'll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS's culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega's impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

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