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You will also support capacity planning and system health monitoring for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environments, manage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAs, and assist internal customers with building, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL databases. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.Apply today!RESPONSIBILITIESServe as the mid-level technical resource for all SQL Server administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning activitiesLead proactive capacity planning and system health monitoring for SQL Server and SQL Cluster environmentsManage and resolve assigned RFCs and ServiceNow tickets in accordance with operational SLAsAssist internal customers/users with building, configuring, and troubleshooting SQL databasesTroubleshoot application-level integration issues tied to SQL Server (e.g., SharePoint connectivity)Produce weekly support activity reports documenting work performed and outcomesCollaborate with the Senior Oracle DBA and mid-level team members to ensure consistent operational coverage across the full database environmentMaintain documentation of system configurations, changes, and troubleshooting proceduresBACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCEMinimum 4 years of hands-on experience as a SQL Database Administrator in enterprise production environmentsDemonstrated expertise across: SQL, SQL Server, SQL Clustering, SQL Scripting, and PL/SQLWorking familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and MS Access (multi-platform environment; team-wide technology coverage is a proposal evaluation factor)DBA II-level competency, demonstrated across the following areas:Provisioning & Config: Runs standard templates/runbooksBackup/Restore: Performs and validates backup restoresPatching: Applies minor patches with guidancePerformance Tuning: Basic query/index hygiene tuningHA/DR: Implements and tests failover scenariosMonitoring & Alerting: Acknowledges and escalates alerts appropriatelySecurity & Compliance: Follows established security baselinesScripting & Automation: Writes robust automation/IaC scriptsIncident Management: Executes established runbooks during incidentsExperience with ITSM/ticketing platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) for request lifecycle managementFamiliarity with database monitoring/capacity planning tools (e.g., Idera, SolarWinds)Experience troubleshooting application-level integrations with SQL Server (e.g., SharePoint)DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCEProfessional Oracle or SQL certificationsPrior federal government or GSA Schedule task order experienceCloud-hosted SQL environment experience (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or similar)Exposure to Oracle database environments (a plus, given the mixed-platform team)LOCATIONRemoteCLEARANCEMust be a US CitizenCLIENTGovernment Publishing Office (GPO)HOURS40 hours per week. 8 hours per day between core hours of 7:30am-6:00pm EST.Periodic after-hours availability for scheduled patching, reboots, and maintenanceEMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility - W2RELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefitsCOMPENSATIONSalary range: $100,000 - $110,000Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available forWest 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate.Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. 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