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<p><strong>This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph. </strong></p> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold">SQL Database Administrator – Senior</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Position / LCAT:</strong> SQL Database Administrator <strong>Level:</strong> Senior <strong>Lead Designation:</strong> N/A <strong>Location:</strong> Fort Belvoir, VA</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Role Summary</h3> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Provides database administration and management support for Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment hosting databases across supported networks for various .NET applications. Maintains quality of service, availability, security, and performance of databases through daily system checks, STIG compliance, backup and recovery management, and capacity planning, while supporting application developers and end users.</p> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Responsibilities</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide database administration and management support for RDMS in a Microsoft SQL Server-based environment across supported networks</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain quality of service and availability of RDMS by enforcing organizational standards through daily system checks; record 100% of findings and statuses to the IT Portal</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure all SQL servers and instances have the latest DISA STIGs applied within 30 calendar days of release; notify Government of critical findings that cannot be remediated within 3 days</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manipulate database objects and develop stored procedures, stored functions, and packages based on customer requirements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain healthy and reliable data replication using technologies such as availability groups</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast query responses; optimize code and stored procedures while assisting developers</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Implement security requirements for least privileged access and monitor user access and security</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop and maintain database documentation including SOPs, TTPs, logical architecture diagrams, entity relationship diagrams, and server lists</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop, manage, and test backup and recovery plans, including monthly integrity testing of no less than 10% of database backups</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct capacity planning and assist with storage and architecture design</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Complete CRITICAL daily checks by 0700 daily and all other priority checks by 1000 daily</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Notify the Government of any unscheduled system outages within 30 minutes of occurrence</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide after-hours on-site support with 2-hour response time to system/application malfunctions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor and assume responsibility of trouble tickets to maintain 99% system availability rate</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Required Qualifications</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Eight years of experience in SQL database administration supporting and managing databases in a production environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server in High Availability Group configurations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Five years of experience with T-SQL and ability to write scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and views to automate maintenance functions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience serving as a team leader working both as part of a team and independently to assign/review immediate tasks, set priorities, maintain task progress, and validate team members' work</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience mentoring junior personnel on proper practices and procedures</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Three years of experience planning and implementing security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure in accordance with industry best practices and DISA STIGs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or SQL Server 2016 or SQL Database Administration Certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II / Intermediate certification</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">TS/SCI clearance with SBI and ability to attain SI, TK, G, HCS, and NATO Secret clearance</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Preferred Qualifications</h3> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with the DCD IT Portal and Government-managed STIG management portals</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience supporting .NET applications in a production environment</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!  We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!  We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today! </strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>

SQL Database Administrator – Senior (Top Secret with agreement to obtain CI Poly)