Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database AdministratorSAIC is seeking a skilled Senior Database Administrator in Middletown, RI to administer, maintain, secure and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments supporting business-critical application and data services. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on SQL Server administration experience and practical experience operating databases in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure. Experience supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) database services is a plus.Key Responsibilities:Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, test, staging, and production environments.Monitor database health, availability, performance, capacity, and security; identify and resolve issues before they affect mission or business operations.Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and version lifecycle management.Develop, test, and maintain backup, restoration, high-availability, and disaster-recovery procedures.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, or information technology and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience.Security+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP; equivalent certification.Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Azure Storage, and Azure networking concepts.Experience planning or executing SQL Server migrations to Azure.Experience with AWS database services.Experience with infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, or automation tools.Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices for database deployments.Strong troubleshooting skills.Ability to work individually, and in a team.Strong documentation and process-improvement habits.Willingness to learn evolving cloud database technologies.OverviewSAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom. Science Applications International Corporation