SQL Database Admin (Senior)

ECS is seeking a SQL Database Admin (Senior) to work in our Pittsburgh, PA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS is seeking a qualified SQL Database Admin (Senior) to support transformative science and technology solutions for the Department of Energy.

Job Description:

As a SQL Database Administrator on this program, you will use your expertise and experience in the following areas and activities to deliver solutions and services to our customer:

• The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the overall SQL Server environment. Overseeing the implementation, configuration, security, maintenance, and performance of SQL Server RDBMS systems, as well as ensuring the availability and performance of enterprise applications. Maintain SQL database objects and perform database capacity planning, data modeling, data loads, troubleshooting, database backup and recovery and support onsite applications.
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
• Script automation
• Manage database structures by monitoring and adjusting the internal structures (tuning) as required
• Defines, establishes and performs regular backups of databases
• Involvement in planning, designing, creating, installing, customization, upgrades and maintaining of databases to meet defined requirements
• Perform upgrades of the database and software to new release levels
• Documents databases and deployed applications
• Perform Database Security implementation and documentation
• Create and maintain reports and forms
• Ensure databases are compliant with applicable STIGS
• Perform other duties as required
• You will have the opportunity to work and grow your expertise with a team of software engineering and cyber security experts working to tackle the cyber defense issues of the modern military with creative and innovative solutions.

• Master's Degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field AND four years of experience working on SQL databases performing modeling and administration

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field AND six years of experience working on SQL databases performing modeling and administration

OR

• Ten years of experience working on SQL databases performing modeling and administration

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or DOE Q clearance throughout the life of the contract
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must currently live in Pittsburgh, PA or willing to relocate
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team