26NOS - SysAd - DBA - Mid

Overview

The AFINC II contract supporting the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26NOS) is searching for qualified candidates for Database Systems Administrator. We are seeking an individual for information system administration with a strong cybersecurity knowledge. If you are seeking a fast-paced work environment with ample opportunity for growth, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. All need not be met for a successful candidate.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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Responsibilities

• Work within data center operations supporting Windows servers, desktops, Linux systems and various application patching, software version updates, network and security configurations
• Administer SQL (Structured Query Language) database instances or PostgreSQL to manage and interact with hosted software applications such as SharePoint sites, NetQoS, Cacti, SolarWinds, etc.
• Assist with database administration including design layout, installation, configurations, upgrades, consolidation, monitoring, tuning, and maintenance
• Conduct database backups and recovery processes
• Use and maintain SQL Server environment technical documentation and system security plans
• Interact with Microsoft SQL database stored products, and desktop applications
• Provision, install, and configure certificate management and maintenance of high availability production and disaster recovery (DR) sites
• Assist with database implementation, security, privileges and regular maintenance tasks
• Execute or improve scripts to automate periodic database management operations
• Utilize Windows automation processes with PowerShell to improve or enhance day-to-day operations to create team efficiencies & reduce manual processes
• Provide a periodic report of system status to include uptime, incident problems or open issues
• Respond to system faults, analyzing and correcting applications or errors to reestablish service
• Aid in identifying technical environment issues and recommend solutions to m itigate problems
• Perform administrative work using and installing new and existing physical or web-based database application systems in a smart card Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) environment
• Pro-actively monitor and evaluate performance issues and requests for local and remote data centers
• Perform systems analysis, data administration, security, compliance and maintenance
• Audit, re-mediate, and maintain DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklist documentation on supported systems utilizing technical procedures, best practices, hardening guidance, vendor manuals, user guides and runbooks.
• Evaluate audit scan report data from ACAS Tenable.SC or Tenable Nessus Scanners; participate in the review and response phases of the Vulnerability Management (VM) life cycle
• Develop and/or implement technical solutions based on defined mission scope and using approved software tools such as PuTTY, SecureCRT, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), NotePad++, etc.
• Ensures networks receive periodic updates from AFCYBER-released software, patches, firmware, and upgrades via Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO), Maintenance Tasking Order (MTO) and Notices to Airman (NOTAMs)
• Assist AF Cyber personnel with Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) programs, cybersecurity toolsets, and Operation Order (OPORD)/Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) support

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience within DoD environment or enterprise data center desired
• Experience with supporting database servers preferably VMware infrastructure, and/or backups
  • Prefer a minimum of 2+ years of experience with database technologies
  • Prefer a minimum of 1-3 years of experience with Windows server environment
• Knowledge of network protocols and technologies: 802.1x, AAA, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, LDAPS, NetFlow, Polling, SCP, SMTP, SNMP, Syslog, TCP/IP, TLS, VLANs, WinRM, WMI
• Exposure to cluster management, high availability methodologies, load balancing traffic management technologies; virtualized environments such as VMware vSphere's vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA), ESXi hosts, virtual machines (VMs), VMTools, Horizon View, and/or VM/Host distributed resource schedules (DRS) groups/rules
• Familiarity with networking security, desktops/laptops, middleware, client/server software
• Ability to utilize Office products (Word Excel, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive, PowerPoint, etc), server operating systems, virtualization, managing data, applications, websites, APIs, or database supporting a multi-site, multi-domain Windows forest
• Aptitude for supporting provisional installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of server systems hardware (Dell PowerEdge, HPe ProLiant, etc.), and utilize related infrastructure devices such as KVMs, out-of-band management (OOBM) tools like integrated lights-out (ILO), iLO Amplifier, integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) or Open Managed Enterprise (OME) appliances
• Experience with testing new software technologies in environment with 3rd party monitoring tools to track overall health and availability of apps: Splunk Enterprise, SolarWinds Orion platform, McAfee Endpoint Security Systems (ESS), Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), WSUS, ForeScout, NAGIOS, Veritas NetBackup, etc.
• Self-motivated reliable self-starter, able to work autonomously and as part of a team, sharing knowledge to help others in a fast-paced cyber environment
• Experience maintaining, overseeing and troubleshooting computers and related peripheral equipment performing preventative maintenance in accordance with department policies
• Ability to move, lift, rack and provision government furnished equipment (GFE)

Education/Certification(s):

• Technical degree, Associates or, bachelor's degree in computer science/information systems, Science/Engineering/Math, or 2- years' relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system or application administration is acceptable.

• Requires one of the following DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certifications to begin on contract:
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (Continuing Education)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) CE (Continuing Education)
  • (ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • (ISC) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

• Requires one of the following Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications to begin on contract:

Junior:

• • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
  • or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Mid:

• • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
  • or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Clearance:

• Active DoD Secret required or ability to complete investigation process for interim with potential to upgrade to Top Secret clearance preferred.

SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.