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Database Administrator
Albuquerque, NM
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Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable). Salaries for Windows Server & Database Administrator at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $180,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Recruitment Guide
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Before you apply
- Work authorization
- No visa sponsorship
What you’ll work on
Full postingDesign, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments
Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and certificate services
Install, tune, and back up Microsoft SQL Server databases
Harden servers and remediate vulnerabilities to federal cybersecurity standards
Lead deployments, upgrades, and migrations, and mentor junior administrators
From the employer’s posting
Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments.
Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, Federation Services, and certificate services.
Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise database platforms as required.
Develop and maintain server hardening standards in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
Lead system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or DOE Q Clearance at time of hire.
- Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues.
Preferred experience
- Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently within highly secure environments
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification wording
Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or DOE Q Clearance at time of hire.
Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.
Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues.
Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently within highly secure environments
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Education & alternatives
- Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or DOE Q Clearance at time of hire. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support. - Minimum of 5 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise-class environments.
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Database Administration - Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise database platforms as required. - Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency.
- DNS/DHCP - Microsoft SQL Server - PowerShell scripting
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Certification - CompTIA Security+
- Experience operating in classified computing environments. - Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid architectures. - Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert - Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Certification
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- $139,500
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Job description
Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Windows Server & Database Administrator. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.
This position serves as senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, performance, and maintenance of Windows-based server environments and enterprise database systems. It requires deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, database administration, cybersecurity best practices, and systems integration within classified environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and experience supporting highly available and secure enterprise systems.
This position is based on site, full time in Albuquerque, NM and requires a TS or Q Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise Windows Server environments.
- Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DNS, DHCP, Federation Services, and certificate services.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain Windows Server operating systems, ensuring optimal system performance and availability.
- Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments across multiple security domains.
- Perform server installations, upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities.
- Develop and maintain server hardening standards in accordance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced operating system, network, and application issues.
- Implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
- Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise database platforms as required.
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency.
- Develop and execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
- Perform database security administration, including user access controls, permissions management, and auditing.
- Conduct database migrations, upgrades, and patch management activities.
- Monitor database health and proactively mitigate performance and availability risks.
- Ensure database environments comply with applicable security and governance requirements.
- Support enterprise virtualization environments utilizing VMware, Hyper-V, or similar technologies.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls consistent with NIST, DoD, DOE, and federal security requirements.
- Perform vulnerability remediation, security hardening, and compliance reporting activities.
- Manage system monitoring tools and perform root cause analysis on infrastructure events.
- Support incident response, forensic investigations, and system recovery efforts when necessary.
- Maintain secure system configurations and documentation for classified and sensitive environments.
- Serve as a senior technical advisor for infrastructure modernization and optimization initiatives.
- Lead system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration efforts.
- Develop architecture recommendations and strategic infrastructure roadmaps.
- Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance to project teams.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, application, and engineering teams to ensure mission success.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system diagrams.
Windows Server Administration
Database Administration
Infrastructure & Security Management
Technical Leadership
Qualifications
- Ability to hold and maintain an active Top Secret (TS) clearance or DOE Q Clearance at time of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in Windows Server administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
- Minimum of 5 years of database administration experience supporting enterprise-class environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- DNS/DHCP
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PowerShell scripting
- Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
- Experience supporting secure government, defense, national security, or energy-sector environments.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls and security hardening practices.
- Strong understanding of virtualization technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system, database, and infrastructure issues.
- Experience supporting Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DoD), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies.
- Experience operating in classified computing environments.
- Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid architectures.
- Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools.
- Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and federal compliance frameworks.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- ITIL Foundation
- Advanced systems administration expertise
- Advanced database administration skills
- Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently within highly secure environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.
Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).
Salaries for Windows Server & Database Administrator at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $180,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.
Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Recruitment Guide
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Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable). Salaries for Windows Server & Database Administrator at Planet Technologies range from $150,000 and $180,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies 2026-2027 Recruitment Guide
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Albuquerque, NM
This position serves as senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation, administration, security, performance, and maintenance of Windows-based server environments and enterprise database systems. It requires deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, database administration, cybersecurity best practices, and systems integration within classified environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting capabilities, the ability to lead complex technical initiatives, and experience supporting highly available and secure enterprise systems. This position is based on site, full time in Albuquerque, NM and requires a TS or Q Clearance. Responsibilities
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- Experience operating in classified computing environments. - Experience with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure Government or hybrid architectures. - Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), enterprise storage platforms, and high-availability solutions.
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