Senior SQL Database Administrator

Job Overview: Pay Range: $43hr - $48hr Requirement/Must Have: ITAR / Export Control eligible (U.S. Person required). Nutanix Database Service (NDB) Mandatory. Microsoft SQL Server Administration. SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. SQL Server Clustering. Database Mirroring. Log Shipping. Database Migrations and Upgrades. SQL Performance Tuning. Dell EMC Avamar. Dell EMC Data Domain. SQL Disaster Recovery. Production Support / On-call Support. Responsibilities: Administer, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across production, test, and disaster recovery environments. Install, configure, patch, upgrade, migrate, and deploy SQL Server databases and related components. Serve as SME for Nutanix Database Services (NDB) and support SQL workloads hosted on Nutanix platforms. Manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Database Mirroring, and Log Shipping. Perform database performance tuning, capacity planning, monitoring, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. Design, implement, test, and maintain database high availability, backup/recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions. Administer Dell EMC Avamar and Data Domain backup solutions for SQL Server environments. Participate in on-call support rotation and provide L3 support for critical production incidents and outages. Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, runbooks, and compliance-related artifacts. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, storage, and DR teams to ensure reliable database operations. Nice to Have: 8+ years of SQL Server DBA experience. Strong Nutanix/NDB hands-on administration experience. Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise databases. Experience supporting regulated environments (ITAR/CUI). Benefits Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.