{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ab6d74c3fef406e2a593c9ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ab6d74c3fef406e2a593c9ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ab6d74c3fef406e2a593c9ff","title":"SQL Server Database Administrator","description":"Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.\n\nPosition Type: Full-time\nSalary: $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)\nWork Location: Hybrid work schedule.\nOnsite Requirements: Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. Rotating on-call requirements.\nEssential Functions:\nInstall, configure, upgrade, and administer SQL Server database engine, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS and related products in on premise and AWS cloud environments.\nConfigure SQL Server instances to ensure compliance to DoD STIGs.\nWork with systems administration, storage, networking and web teams to resolve connection and performance issues.\nWork with software engineers to configure and test databases, accounts, mail, jobs, etc.\nTroubleshoot databases, schemas, and user accounts.\nConfigure and recover database backups.\nPerform daily checks of databases, backups, exports, jobs, and storage.\nMaintain team documentation, including inventory, security plans, SOPs, guides and STIG checklists.\nAssist with re-platforming and migration of government on-premise databases and schemas to cloud environments:\nCommunicate and work with cloud migration SMEs, system/web administrators, and data center personnel to verify and update database migration plan, specifications, actions, and tasking.\nCreate and maintain SQL Server database cloud migration documentation including detailed SOPs and checklists.\nAdhere to cloud migration schedules.\nTrack, document, and provide progress on database migrations.\nReport issues and risks to cloud project manager.\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nRequirements\n\nRequired:\nSystems-level 2016/2019/2022 SQL Server administration experience required.\nExperience with performance tuning and query optimization required.\nCompTIA Security+ certification required (must show proof of cert prior to interview).\nBS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years related experience.\nDesired:\nExperience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Server Profiler preferred.\nExperience with scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell) preferred.\nExperience with HA solutions for SQL including FCI and AAG a plus.\nExperience with migrating existing SQL Server databases to cloud-based (AWS) environments a plus.\nExperience with Rubrik, AWS RDS, Sybase, Oracle, and other RDBMS’ a plus.\nEducation:\nBS/BA or AA/AS degree and 7+ years related experience OR OR HS and 9 years relatedexperience.\nSecurity Clearance:\nActive TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.\n\nBenefits\n\nHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Plan (401k, IRA)\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nPaid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nWellness Resources\nStock Option Benefit","company":"Saalex","rawCompany":"saalex","city":"Lexington Park","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T11:33:21.057Z","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":"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":"SQL Server Database Administrator","description":"Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.\n\nPosition Type: Full-time\nSalary: $130k-$160k annually (depending upon experience)\nWork Location: Hybrid work schedule.\nOnsite Requirements: Candidates are required to work onsite at PAX approximately 2 days per week and must reside within 90 miles of Patuxent River, MD. 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