{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"19ea7c6f6bc21f4d53f36473","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19ea7c6f6bc21f4d53f36473","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19ea7c6f6bc21f4d53f36473","title":"Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator - TS/SCI FS Poly required","description":"Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.\n\nWe are seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join a small, highly skilled database administration team supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments across multiple networks and architectures. The team is responsible for creating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving database environments hosted in both on-premises data centers and cloud environments.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a self-motivated DBA who enjoys solving complex problems, learning new technologies, and finding ways to improve and automate database administration processes. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, and database performance management is highly desired.\n\nResponsibilities\nAdminister, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server database environments.\nCreate and maintain SQL Server databases, instances, and associated services.\nMonitor and improve database performance, including index management and optimization.\nTroubleshoot database, instance, and application-related issues.\nPerform and support database backup and recovery operations.\nSupport database environments across multiple networks, architectures, and hosting environments.\nSupport databases hosted in on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments.\nIdentify opportunities to automate repetitive database administration tasks.\nDevelop scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.\nTroubleshoot issues using system and application logs, including Windows Event Logs.\nSupport high-availability database solutions and assist with maintaining database resiliency.\nDocument database configurations, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and operational processes.\nCollaborate with database, systems, application, and customer teams to support mission requirements.\nContribute to the continued improvement and maturity of database administration processes.\nRequired Qualifications\nDemonstrable experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases.\nExperience with SQL Server indexing and performance management.\nExperience troubleshooting database instances and application-related database issues.\nExperience with database backup and recovery processes.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively with diverse technical teams in support of a common mission.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a small, collaborative team.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience with AWS database services, particularly Amazon RDS.\nExperience using PowerShell and/or Python to automate repetitive administrative tasks.\nExperience with Commvault backup solutions.\nKnowledge of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups/Clustering.\nExperience with Windows Event Log filtering and management.\nExperience with Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.\nExperience supporting Microsoft SharePoint implementations.\nExperience working in enterprise or classified environments.\nLCAT Requirements\n10 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.\nBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.\nFour additional years of DBA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.\nMust meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements with one of the following certifications:\nSecurity+\nSSCP\nGSEC\nCCNA Security\nGICSP\n\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph required.","company":"Emtakllc","rawCompany":"emtakllc","city":"Annapolis Junction","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-01T10:39:27.307Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator - TS/SCI FS Poly required","description":"Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.\n\nWe are seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join a small, highly skilled database administration team supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments across multiple networks and architectures. 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Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, and database performance management is highly desired.\n\nResponsibilities\nAdminister, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server database environments.\nCreate and maintain SQL Server databases, instances, and associated services.\nMonitor and improve database performance, including index management and optimization.\nTroubleshoot database, instance, and application-related issues.\nPerform and support database backup and recovery operations.\nSupport database environments across multiple networks, architectures, and hosting environments.\nSupport databases hosted in on-premises data centers and AWS cloud environments.\nIdentify opportunities to automate repetitive database administration tasks.\nDevelop scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency.\nTroubleshoot issues using system and application logs, including Windows Event Logs.\nSupport high-availability database solutions and assist with maintaining database resiliency.\nDocument database configurations, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and operational processes.\nCollaborate with database, systems, application, and customer teams to support mission requirements.\nContribute to the continued improvement and maturity of database administration processes.\nRequired Qualifications\nDemonstrable experience administering and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases.\nExperience with SQL Server indexing and performance management.\nExperience troubleshooting database instances and application-related database issues.\nExperience with database backup and recovery processes.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively with diverse technical teams in support of a common mission.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a small, collaborative team.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience with AWS database services, particularly Amazon RDS.\nExperience using PowerShell and/or Python to automate repetitive administrative tasks.\nExperience with Commvault backup solutions.\nKnowledge of SQL Server Always On Availability Groups/Clustering.\nExperience with Windows Event Log filtering and management.\nExperience with Windows Task Scheduler setup and management.\nExperience supporting Microsoft SharePoint implementations.\nExperience working in enterprise or classified environments.\nLCAT Requirements\n10 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.\nBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.\nFour additional years of DBA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.\nMust meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II requirements with one of the following certifications:\nSecurity+\nSSCP\nGSEC\nCCNA Security\nGICSP\n\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph required.","datePosted":"2026-09-01T10:39:27.307Z","dateModified":"2026-09-01T10:39:27.307Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Emtakllc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Annapolis Junction","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"19ea7c6f6bc21f4d53f36473"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/19ea7c6f6bc21f4d53f36473"}}