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This position is located in Quantico, VA.\r\nThis position is responsible for administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining databases. The ideal candidate will have experience in various database technologies and have a strong understanding of on-premises solutions such as Microsoft SQL Server and cloud-based database solutions within AWS. Additionally, the successful candidate will be an active contributor to our database operations and use technology to continuously improve the team's performance.\r\nWhat Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)\r\nDesign, write, optimize, and maintain complex TSQL queries, stored procedures, views, and database scripts to support business applications and reporting needs.\r\nManage and monitor the performance of TSQL databases, seeking improvements through performance and query tuning.\r\nCreate, manage, and continually improve TSQL Server maintenance plans through monitoring of queries, indexes, and TSQL statistics.\r\nCreate, manage, maintain, and improve backup, restore, and replication schedules driven by end user events and processes.\r\nManage and monitor Windows server failover clusters.\r\nWhen required, manage and monitor the performance of cloud-based databases within AWS.\r\nSupport the deployment of new databases and schema objects as needed in the on-premises and cloud environment.\r\nMonitor and maintain databases to ensure stability and optimal performance.\r\nEnsure that databases are secure and adhere to industry standards.\r\nAnalyze and troubleshoot database issues and take necessary actions to resolve them.\r\nGenerate reports to measure database performance, utilization, and growth.\r\nPlan and implement database activities including upgrades and patching.\r\nWhat You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)\r\nUS citizenship with active Top-Secret clearance.\r\nMinimum 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.\r\nBachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or additional 3 years of experience.\r\nUnderstanding of PowerBI dashboards and how to configure those datasets to leverage SQL queries and views.\r\nStrong proficiency in TSQL query writing, query tuning, and performance optimization.\r\nStrong understanding of database architecture and design.\r\nKnowledge of database security and access controls.\r\nAdvanced knowledge of TSQL and database query languages.\r\nExpertise in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and query optimization.\r\nExcellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.\r\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\r\nExperience monitoring, performing updates, upgrades, testing, and other associated preventative maintenance and support functions related to Database Platforms.\r\nIdeally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)\r\nPrior federal government experience supporting scientific organizations or law enforcement communities.\r\nExperience in assessment, evaluation, and migration of on-premises databases to a cloud environment.\r\nExperience in assessment, evaluation, and documentation of client environment, infrastructure, process, operations.\r\nExperience with Data Warehousing and Analytic capabilities and solutions.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Method Products","rawCompany":"method products","city":"Quantico","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T01:53:53.457Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Database Administrator (DBA)","description":"Who We're Looking For (Position Overview)\r\nAre you ready to play crucial role in supporting cutting-edge technology for federal law enforcement and scientific organizations with IT services and support for hardware, IT systems, applications, and operational technologies that support mission critical operations?\r\nSpry Methods is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Database Administrator to support a strategic laboratory program in support of our DOJ FBI Client. 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