SQL Database Administrator (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Annapolis Junction, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Annapolis+Junction+MD+20701)

Description

About us:

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for six years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Currently, we are seeking aDatabase Administrator IIto join our Team!

SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED: * Must have active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph before consideration *

Description:

Work in an environment supporting multiple applications that rely upon Microsoft SQL Server as their backend database. 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 databases 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.

Daily Tasks:

• Windows Security Update Patching

• Security team task mitigation

• Daily Windows Log, SQL Server Log, and SQL Server Service Reviews

• Database Backup, Backup Verification, and Restore

• SQL Server Process Documentation

• Troubleshooting Reported Service Support Issues

Requirements:

• Ten (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.

• Intermediate level of understanding of MS SQL Server and the following MS SQL Server features and/or tasks

• SQL Server AlwaysOn

• SQL Server Database Backup and Restore

• SQL Server Failover Cluster

• SQL Server full text index management

• SQL Server Agent Job Creation and Management

• Junior/Intermediate level of understanding of MS Windows Server and the following Windows Server features and/or tasks

• Windows Failover Cluster

• Windows Cluster

• Windows Event Log Filtering

• Windows Task Scheduler Setup and Management

• DoD 8570 Compliance with IAT level 1 is required.

Desired skills:

• Powershell

• Commvault backup solutions

• Sharepoint

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH REQUIRED BEFORE CONSIDERATION

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Short-term & Long-term Disability

• 401K: 6% dollar-for-dollar match (vested immediately)

• Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)

• Paid Time Off

• 11 Federal Holidays

• Birthday Holiday

• 2-week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years

• Emergency Facility Closure Days.

COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.