Database Administrator - MS SQL Server

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate Database Administrator who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Job 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

Required skills:
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

Desired skills:
Powershell
Commvault backup solutions
Sharepoint

DoD 8570 Compliance with IAT level 1 is required.

Labor Category Requirement

Ten (10) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW:

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite networks.

As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com .

Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.