Database Administrator III

Who We Are Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. Who We Are Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training, and medical staffing. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage. You Are As a Database Administrator III, you are an experienced Microsoft SQL Server professional who can independently manage complex enterprise database environments across development, test, production, and backup systems. You bring strong technical judgment, disciplined documentation practices, and the ability to troubleshoot, secure, optimize, and sustain mission-critical databases. How You’ll Make An Impact You will provide database management services that support application development and change activities. Your work will help ensure that database environments remain secure, resilient, current, recoverable, and optimized for reliable mission support. Responsibilities Install, configure, administer, and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019 across development, test, and production environments. Design, develop, manage, enhance, optimize, configure, troubleshoot, test, and sustain data, databases, clusters, and replication capabilities across pre-production, production, and backup environments. Provision, modify, and manage data and schemas, including cloning, backup, troubleshooting, account management, enhancement, optimization, and decommissioning activities. Administer databases and incorporate changes to supporting data models, schemas, middleware, data dictionaries, presentation layers, and related support software in development and production environments. Manage the database lifecycle, including data scrubbing, data comparison, review, and continuous improvement activities. Configure and manage SQL Server high-availability solutions and implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans and procedures. Create, manage, and deploy SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for data export, import, and transformation between flat files, CSV files, and SQL Server databases. Develop T-SQL stored procedures, triggers, views, functions, and table changes to support data extraction, loading, transformation, content management, and reporting. Perform schema changes and production database conversions during application upgrades and new version releases, including complete testing for movement from development to production. Monitor, collect, analyze, and report database metrics; establish performance baselines; and adjust resources or database settings to improve performance. Perform daily database operational checks and provide status reports, including detailed end-of-day descriptions of completed work. Analyze and configure databases to address security vulnerabilities, strengthen user and system authentication, and implement approved security products, processes, and procedures. Apply and document Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) requirements, SQL Server hotfixes, vulnerability patches, and service packs. Keep database environments current by evaluating emerging technologies and reviewing, testing, and recommending database software upgrades. Ensure compliance with applicable database vendor license agreements. Track projects and maintain version control for database scripts, database creation, stored procedures, triggers, functions, and deployments. Develop data dictionaries with metadata mapping and contribute to lifecycle documentation, issue impact analyses, and accreditation documentation. Create and maintain database operating procedures, processes, recovery documentation, and related technical records. Mentor intermediate, junior, and newly assigned database administrators. Maintain access to the (DMHRSi) program and complete biweekly workload documentation. Respond to issues or requests submitted through the ticketing system within five working days of notification. Resolve critical bugs within two hours of notification; when additional time is required, communicate the issue and provide an estimated resolution time. Participate in scheduled on-call coverage outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and remain reachable to respond promptly to urgent matters. Other duties as assigned. The Team Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization. Here’s What You Need Bachelor's degree 4+ years of progressive experience demonstrating proficiency in database administration. Expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server databases in an enterprise environment. Experience supporting Microsoft-based server environments, database lifecycle management, data scrubbing, and data comparison and review. Strong problem-solving skills. Strong documentation, verbal communication, and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Active Secret security clearance CompTIA Security+ Certification Current database administration certification. Examples include Microsoft MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration or Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate Bonus If You Prior experience supporting a DoD environment Salary Dependent on Experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity. Benefits A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products #J-18808-Ljbffr Lawelawe Defense Inc.