Systems and Database Administrator

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 + 2 yrs, or Associates + 6 yrs of relevant experience 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. Benefits 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 About ActioNet 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Direct Applicants Only Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr ActioNet, Inc.