Systems and Database Administrator

Description

The Systems and Database Administration Lead is responsible for the administration, performance optimization, configuration management, and security compliance of enterprise server, virtualization, identity, and database platforms supporting mission and business systems

Location: Rockville, MD

Salary: 90,000-132,000

Clearance: Secret or L Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, VMware virtual infrastructure, and enterprise database platforms including SQL Server instances, ensuring system availability, performance stability, and configuration consistency aligned with enterprise technical standards and SLA uptime requirements

• Manage Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID operations including account provisioning, group policy enforcement, privileged access configuration in coordination with Identity and Access Management requirements, and secure integration with Microsoft 365 services and enterprise applications

• Execute database maintenance, backup validation, performance tuning, replication monitoring, and storage allocation management, ensuring alignment with enterprise backup and recovery processes and integration with enterprise backup solutions

• Implement server and database patch management cycles in coordination with cybersecurity requirements aligned to applicable security frameworks, ensuring timely remediation of vulnerabilities and documentation of corrective actions within ITSM workflows

• Validate logging configurations for servers and databases to ensure integration with enterprise monitoring and SIEM platforms, supporting incident detection and audit traceability

• Participate in Change Advisory Board processes to review and approve infrastructure modifications, ensuring testing within development and test environments prior to production release

• Conduct root cause analysis for infrastructure incidents, document findings, implement corrective measures, and provide technical briefings to executive leadership when required

• Maintain system documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, configuration baselines, and recovery procedures to ensure audit readiness and governance compliance

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree., 4+ years relevant experience; administer and maintain operating systems, network components, and enterprise IT infrastructure; implement and maintain system structures; monitor system performance; ensure operational standards are met; provide technical support for enterprise systems.
Masters + 2yrs, or Associates +6yrs of relevant exerience may be substituted.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration
• Experience managing VMware ESXi clusters and virtual machine lifecycle management
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server and performing database performance tuning
• Familiarity with Active Directory and Entra ID integration
• Experience with Commvault backup configuration and restore validation

SECRET or L Clearance

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!


Core Capabilities:

• Advanced and Managed IT Services
• Agile Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Health IT
• C4ISR & SIGINT
• Data Center Engineering & Operations
• Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?


At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the eleventh year in a row (2014 - 2024). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.


What's in It For You?


As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?


ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
• Paid Holidays: 11 per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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