SQL Server DBA - AWS

Join Our Client's Team as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA!

Are you an experienced SQL Server DBA? Our clientis looking for a skilled DBA to assist enterprise application owners in migrating their systems to AWS and providing sustainment services. This role involves supporting applications through migration, modernization, and sustainment.

Security #Clearance:

• DOD Secret (Fully Adjudicated), required

Required Certifications:

• Security+(or equivalent IA cert)
• Computing Environment Certification(e.g., MCSA - SQL Server) strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• SQL Server DBA Expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for evaluating and developing customer application database architectures to be deployed in Azure, utilizing cloud-native database services (PaaS vs IaaS).
• Collaboration:Work with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements.
• Database Infrastructure:Build and deploy database infrastructure for customer applications.
• Database Sustainment:Provide sustainment of customer database systems, including installation, patching, upgrades, database schema administration, exports/imports, backup administration, and hardening.
• Cloud Services Planning:Assist with identifying and planning potential new cloud services, features, and capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement:Recommend improvements for security, scalability, manageability, and performance across various technologies.

Required Skills:

• Experience:Mid to senior level SQL Server DBA experience in a commercial cloud environment.
• Enterprise Features:Experience with SQL Server enterprise features such as Always On Availability Groups, SSRS, and Microsoft clustering.
• Certifications:Security+ (or equivalent IA cert) and computing environment certification (e.g., MCSA - SQL Server).
• Communication:Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project Management:Experience managing multiple large-scale projects.
• Automation:Experience automating routine administrative tasks is desired.
• Technical Understanding:Knowledge of network, storage, server, and application technologies.
• Automation Tools:Strong knowledge of automation concepts, tools, and scripting languages (PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, etc.).
• DoD Knowledge:Working knowledge of DoD STIGs and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM).

Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to driving innovation and excellence in database administration for the Army. Apply now and start making a difference today!

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