Database Administrator

Database AdministratorVaren, an SAIC company is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our team. This position is located in Suitland, MD and requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph to be considered.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provides high-performance, highly available, and secure Microsoft SQL Server database services.Oversees implementation, configuration, hardening, availability, resiliency, protection, automation, administration, and monitoring of multiple SQL Server environments.Participates in design, engineering, implementation, and modification of production database environments. Proactively monitors and assesses platforms for efficiency, optimal configuration, and security compliance.Works with IT architecture and engineering teams to research and implement new technologies for database modernization.Oversees implementation, configuration, hardening, availability, resiliency, protection, automation, administration, and monitoring of multiple SQL server DB environments.Act as the Microsoft SQL server SME.Monitor and assess deployed platforms, ensure they are operating efficiently, optimally, and are configured properly, and they are secured within vendor guidance, best practices, and required information assurance and security (INFOSEC) compliance and Government requirements.Explore, research, analyze, assess, implement, and transition new technologies to an operational state to modernize and improve on existing MS SQL solutionsQualificationsBachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.TS/SCI with Polygraph.Experience with Microsoft SQLTarget salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.SAIC 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.