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Database Administrator 2

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$170,000–200,000/year · Base — pay source
T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.
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US citizens onlyActive and transferable US government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required

What you’ll work on

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  • Create, maintain, and patch Microsoft SQL Server databases

  • Troubleshoot database issues in on-premise and cloud environments

  • Automate database processes where possible

  • Improve processes used to support and maintain databases

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creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server database environments
The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments.
has a desire to automate processes where possible
contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases

What you’ll bring

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Core experience

  • 10 years of experience as a DBA on similar programs
  • Hands-on experience with MS SQL Server databases
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with FSP, transferable U.S. government clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, or 4 more years of DBA experience in its place
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification

Preferred experience

  • Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
  • Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn Clustering
  • Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
  • Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
Qualification wording
Ten (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL Server databases
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II.
Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS
Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn Clustering
Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
Education & alternatives
- Ability to with diverse teams in support of a common mission - Effective communications skillsTen (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP) - Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.
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- Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS - Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks - Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
Responsibilities: Looking for a self-motivated individual that wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server database environments on multiple networks using multiple architectures. The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, works well in a small team setting, has a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.
Looking for a self-motivated individual that wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team. This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server database environments on multiple networks using multiple architectures. The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, works well in a small team setting, has a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions. Requirements:
Requirements: - Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL Server databases - Experience with index and performance management
- Exposure to Commvault backup solutions - Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn Clustering - Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
Desired Skills: - Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS - Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks

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About the role

We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.

Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.

Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.

An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.

US government figures for database architects

Median yearly pay, May 2025
$139,500
Expected change, 2025 to 2035
9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs

The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.

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T-Rex is looking for a fully cleared Database Administrator 2 to work on a program in the Fort Meade, Maryland area in support of the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities:

Looking for a self-motivated individual that wants to learn new skills as well as contribute to the growth and maturity of the processes used to support and maintain databases by a small, talented, and hardworking database administration team.   This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Microsoft SQL Server database environments on multiple networks using multiple architectures.  The environment consists of databases hosted both in on-premise datacenters and in cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience creating, maintaining, patching and troubleshooting issues related to Microsoft SQL Server databases, knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies, works well in a small team setting, has a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

 

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience supporting MS SQL Server databases

    • Experience with index and performance management
    • Experience troubleshooting issues with instances and applications
    • Experience with backup and recovery processes
    • Ability to with diverse teams in support of a common mission
    • Effective communications skillsTen (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP)
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of AWS services, specifically RDS

    • Experience with PowerShell/Python scripting to automate repetitive tasks
    • Exposure to Commvault backup solutions
    • Knowledge of SQL Server AlwaysOn Clustering
    • Knowledge of Windows Event Log Filtering
    • Knowledge of Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management
    •        Experience supporting SharePoint implementations

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.  

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- Effective communications skillsTen (10) years experience as a DBA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional DBA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Compliance with DOD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II. (CCNA - SECURITY, GICSP, GSEC, Security +, SSCP) - Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required. Desired Skills:

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