Database Administrator

Location & Employment Spokane, Washington – non‑remote, full‑time on‑site position with a standard 40‑hour work week and occasional after‑hours or weekend support as required. 0‑10% travel may be requested. Primary Responsibilities Database Administration Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2019‑2025 environments across development, test, and production systems. Design, implement, and support secure, highly available database solutions. Monitor database health, performance, and capacity; perform query tuning, index optimization, and routine maintenance. Manage database backup, recovery, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle activities. Configure and maintain high availability technologies including Always On Availability Groups and failover clustering. Implement database security through access controls, encryption, auditing, and STIG compliance. Troubleshoot database performance, connectivity, replication, and integrity issues. Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and T‑SQL to improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with developers on database design, schema changes, stored procedures, and application performance optimization. Create custom reports based on customer requirements. SharePoint Administration Administer SharePoint Server 2019 on‑premises environments, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and upgrades. Manage SharePoint farms, site collections, service applications, content databases, permissions, and Active Directory integration. Support SharePoint customizations using ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC, C#, CSOM, and SharePoint Server APIs. Configure and maintain document libraries, lists, workflows, and enterprise collaboration features. Perform SharePoint backup, restoration, disaster recovery testing, and system maintenance. Provide technical support to site owners and end users while resolving SharePoint‑related issues. Security, Operations & Collaboration Apply DoD STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity best practices. Monitor system availability and participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and change management activities. Gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions and implementation plans. Maintain technical documentation, system configurations, standard operating procedures, and architecture diagrams. Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to support mission objectives. Provide technical mentoring, knowledge transfer, and occasional after‑hours support during maintenance windows or operational requirements. Minimum Requirements Active Top Secret U.S. Government clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship. 7+ years administering Microsoft SQL Server and SharePoint 2016/2019 in an enterprise on‑premises environment; or a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 4 years of relevant experience. Meet DoD 8140 advanced level workforce qualification requirements. Strong experience in SQL Server performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, and security. Experience with SharePoint Server 2016/2019 administration and enterprise farm management. Experience implementing STIGs, RMF security controls, vulnerability remediation, and DoD cybersecurity compliance. Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling. Experience with PowerShell, T‑SQL, and automation scripting. Experience performing database migrations, upgrades, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity operations. Experience developing database design documentation including ERDs, functional specifications, and technical documentation. Experience supporting structured testing, validation, configuration management, and change management processes. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex database and infrastructure issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and technical documentation, especially related to their integration with SharePoint. Ability to work independently or within a multidisciplinary technical team under demanding operational schedules. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and government stakeholders. Other Requirements Non‑remote, full‑time on‑site position; standard work schedule is 40 hours per week. Occasional after‑hours or short‑term shift work may be required, including weekends and holidays. Occasional travel may be required (0‑10%). Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods in an office environment; lift up to 50 lbs. Salary range: $120,000 – $150,000. Equal Opportunity Employer Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum